The Crucible
Describe how the mood of the play change when Mr. and Mrs. Putnam enter. What examples of stage directions support your answer?
The cricible act one lines 227-2530
The cricible act one lines 227-2530
When Mr. and Mrs. Putnam enter, we immediately see a sense of superstition and forboding.
Enter Mrs. Ann Putnam. She is a twisted soul of forty-five, a death-ridden woman, haunted by dreams.
Parris, as soon as the door begins to open: No - no, I cannot have anyone'. He sees her, and a certain deference springs into him, although his worry remains. Why, Goody Putnam, come in.
Mrs. Putnam, full of breath, shiny-eyed: It is a marvel. It is surely a stroke of hell upon you.
Mrs. Putnam, with vicious certainty: I’d not call it sick; the Devil’s touch is heavier than sick. It’s death, y’know, it’s death drivin’ into them, forked and hoofed.
The Crucible