https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx Characterization Project P.5 en-us 2017-10-13 06:33:32 UTC 2023-03-15 08:59:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png undeadcrossbows https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/196701259 The song states, “It's dangerous, the things we do. Under the influence, I got no defense. It might be criminal, but still I just can't quit.” These profound lyrics represent the seventeen-year-old girl, Mary Warren, without fault because she is influenced by Abigail William, one of the initial accusers in the Salem witch trials and the paranoia that sparked abruptly in the town during the spring of 1692. She is committing a serious crime by lying in the court and allowing innocent people to be sentenced to death. She feels as if she has no other choice, but to go along with it owing to the fact that she has no defense against Abigail. Her lack of authority causes her to be easily influenced by the antagonists in the play, even partially by the protagonists. ]]> 2017-10-13 06:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/196701259 undeadcrossbows https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/196702752 The actress that portrays the persona of Mary Warren is Chloë Grace Moretz . She has a youthful figure that has a sense of naiveness and a vacillating personality that can be conflicted from the darkness of others and her own goodness. ]]> 2017-10-13 06:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/196702752 undeadcrossbows https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/196703295 Mary Warren is easily influenced due to how she seeks the authority that she lacks. She is indecisive; therefore, she goes to great lengths to avoid persecution and does not stand up for what she believes in, causing her to be undermined by the power of others. ]]> 2017-10-13 06:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/196703295 undeadcrossbows https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/196703414

 "She is seventeen, a subservient, naive, lonely girl" - Stage Directions (Act 1) 

•  This quote states the initial description of Mary Warren as her first appearance unveils to us how she is as a character in "The Crucible" and her behavior. Right away her presence does not bring a strong willed aura. On the contrary, she is easily overpowered by others in Act 1, such as Abagail and Mercy when they were threatening Beth. 

"I say shut it, Mary Warren!" - Abigail Williams (Act 1) 

• This quote from Abigail is important because it helps to emphasize how Mary Warren is easily pushed around by others. The quote is in the reaction of others category for the audience is able to infer Mary's personality from the eyes of Abagail for that moment. Mary is rapidly shut down and allows it. 

"How may that mouse frighten you, Elizabeth?" - John Proctor (Act 2)

•  Based on this quote from John Proctor, the acknowledgement of Mary Warren's timid nature proves how she does not give off an authoritative personality towards others. Instead, she is one that others look down on which is depicted through John's condescending tone towards Elizabeth. Character qualities are gained through the reaction of others.

"I'm - I am an official of the court, they say, and I- " - Mary Warren (Act 2)

•  Because of these words, Mary Warren shows that she wants to prove that she has authority due to her place in court. However, due to how she does not say them in a way that is powerful, she still proves to be one that isn't strong-willed. Her speech let's the audience analyze how her tone does not present the dominance she wishes to have since she is now an official of the court. 

"Terrified, but coming erect, striving for her authority" - Stage Directions (Act 2)

• This quote gives insight into how Mary Warren longs to show others the power that she now holds because of her position in the court. The fear in her actions, however, still proves that she is still one who is timid and easily influenced. This expresses her physical description and demonstrates her body language as well. Mary does have tenacity, but then reverts back to being more concerned about the well-being of herself than others. 

"Four judges and the King's deputy sat to dinner with us but an hour ago. I - I would have you speak civilly to me, from this out" - Mary Warren (Act 2)

• This quote once again relates back to her speech and how she says those sentences. The tone of her voice expresses tension within herself and possibly doubt, coated with anxiety. She wishes to have more authority and expects more respect from others, yet is insecure when she asks of it. 

"Frightened for herself, her voice very small" - Stage Directions (Act 2)

• In these directions, it becomes apparent that Mary is still the same person that she was since the beginning of the play. She is a flat character that does not change, nor develop. Her fear for her own well-being depicts how she does not want to draw anymore attention to herself than there already is, hence her small voice. Her thoughts express the hesitation she is holding back. 

"In a fearful squeak of a voice" - Stage Directions (Act 2)

• This action of Mary further proves her mouse-like nature. The lack of confidence in her voice displays her reserved personality. This is an example of her speech. 

"But she breaks into sobs at the thought of it..." - Stage Directions (Act 3)

• This quote reflects the highly emotional state that Mary is in, her personality is unstable. Her behavior is overwhelmed by fear, stress, and worry. She indeed does care for others, but her natural goodness is beaten down by her traits for self-preservation. She would rather let other die than herself.

"I - cannot tell, sir, I - " - Mary Warren (Act 3)

• Looking at this quote from Warren, the reader can see the fear that is being emitted from her words and speech. Because she is stuttering, it displays how she has a low self-esteem and by saying "sir," it shows that she knows she is inferior to most other people, thus depicting her lack of authority.

"Stares, searching for the emotion of it, and then shakes her head" - Stage Directions (Act 3)

• This is essential because the audience is shown the indecisive thoughts that run through Mary Warren's mind. Although the reader does not know exactly what she is thinking, they get a better understanding of how her thought process works.

"It's not a trick! I - I used to faint because I - I thought I saw spirits" - Mary Warren (Act 3)

• This quote is important to the play because it shows how Mary is trying to think of what she is going to say on the spot, once again her thoughts. Her stammers in between her words depict a lack of confidence in what she is saying and because of the words that are coming out of her mouth, she further contributes to the hysteria that is in Salem.

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Kristen Tobin

Fernanda Ballesteros

Anika Lupisan

]]> 2017-10-16 01:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/197186615 undeadcrossbows https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/197192541 A poppet reflects the personality of Mary Warren because they can be viewed in two different ways. For one, a poppet is a symbol of a sweet child, often affectionate. On the other hand, it can as well be a symbol of witchcraft and evil. Mary was conflicted between both sides of good and evil. In addition, a poppet can represent how easily she was able to be controlled by Abigail Williams. Mary seemed to be Abagail's own toy that could be effortlessly suppressed. ]]> 2017-10-16 01:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/197192541 undeadcrossbows https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/197192585 Pointing fingers reflect her personality because Mary was in the group of teenage girls that accused others of witchcraft, and she herself did indeed blame others of working with the Devil. For instance, when she accused John Proctor of making her sign the Devil's book after obviously losing the "battle" to Abagail and the other girls of Salem in the court. She had yelled, "I'll not hang with you! I love God, I love God!" (Act 3). To avoid the punishment of hanging, she threw away her natural goodness of self-preservation.]]> 2017-10-16 01:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/197192585 undeadcrossbows https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/197192680 A mouse reflects her personality because she is a timid and very indecisive young girl. The majority of the times when she speaks, she expresses it in a very shaky and quiet tone, letting others talk over her or at her very loudly. Furthermore, mouses are also easily influenced, such as her. ]]> 2017-10-16 01:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/undeadcrossbows/34hpsr0vazvx/wish/197192680