The Crucible, Act IV, by Arthur Miller Support for Writing
Prepare to write a defense of one of the character's actions in The Crucible. Present the best
possible defense you can. as any good defense lawyer is required to do. Choose a character and
fill in your arguments below.
Defense of
“Pros" (Good qualities-why the
character seems innocent)
Evidence from The Crucible:
“Cons" (Bad qualities-why the
character seems guilty)
Evidence from The Crucible:
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On a separate page, draft your defense. Begin by admitting the negative aspects of your
character's traits and actions. Then, move to his or her positive aspects. Use persuasive
language. When you revise your draft, be sure you have built a case that acknowledges the
person's negative traits but supports the positive ones.