The Crucible Questions on Francis Nurse
The Crucible
How do Giles Corey and Francis Nurse attempt to save their wives in The Crucible?
Giles Corey, Francis Nurse, and John Proctor try to save their wives in The Crucible by presenting a petition to the court. It has been signed by ninety-one well-respected people in the community,...
The Crucible
Francis Nurse's role in the deposition and its impact on the 91 signatories in The Crucible
Francis Nurse's role in the deposition in The Crucible is significant as he brings a petition signed by 91 landowners vouching for the good character of his wife, Rebecca Nurse, and others accused of...
The Crucible
In The Crucible act 2, why do Giles Corey and Francis Nurse visit John Proctor?
Giles Corey and Francis Nurse visit John Proctor in Act 2 because their wives, Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey, have been arrested due to out-of-control witchcraft accusations. They seek Proctor's...
The Crucible
In The Crucible (act 3), what does Proctor's statement to Francis imply?
Proctor's statement to Francis in Act 3 highlights the contrast between their moral standings. Proctor wishes Francis had experienced moral failings, like his own lechery, to truly understand his...
The Crucible
Why do Giles and Francis interrupt the court in The Crucible?
Giles Corey and Francis Nurse interrupt the court to present evidence proving their wives' innocence and exposing the fraudulence of the witchcraft accusations. They bring Mary Warren to testify that...
The Crucible
Resentment towards the Nurses in The Crucible
In The Crucible, resentment towards the Nurses stems from their land disputes and political influence, which antagonize characters like Thomas Putnam. Their integrity and moral standing also provoke...