Across
- 2. Proctor John Proctor's wife and a victim of the hysteria surrounding the witch trials. She is a moral and honest woman who struggles to forgive her husband for his adultery.
- 6. A thing that causes disgust or hatred.
- 9. Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.
- 10. Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
- 14. Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
- 15. A heated disagreement or argument.
- 17. Devoutly religious.
- 19. A law or regulation enacted by a municipal authority.
- 21. Proctor A farmer and a protagonist who struggles with his guilt over committing adultery and his desire to maintain his reputation and honor.
- 23. The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.
- 26. Concealing one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.
- 28. The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.
- 29. The offense of willfully telling an untruth or making a false statement under oath.
- 30. A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Down
- 1. A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
- 3. A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, often used as evidence in court.
- 4. Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
- 5. A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
- 7. To deceive or mislead.
- 8. A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
- 11. The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.
- 12. A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
- 13. Bound by a solemn agreement or promise, especially a religious one.
- 16. Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
- 18. Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
- 20. Parris The town's minister and a selfish and paranoid man who is more concerned with his own reputation than with the well-being of his congregation.
- 22. The state or condition of wishing evil or harm to others.
- 24. Feel or show fear or apprehension.
- 25. Williams The main antagonist and the leader of the group of girls who falsely accuse others of witchcraft. She is manipulative, deceitful, and ruthless in her quest for power.
- 27. Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
