The Crucible Act 5 Questions And Answers

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1. It’s the end of the “long day”-midnight- when Act IV opens. How is the fog symbolic of the play’s thematic ideas?

When Act IV opens it emphasizes, "Outside the windows, the wall of fog appears denser than ever" (O'Neill 125). The fog symbolizes the theme of trying to escape from reality or the drug abuse can affect one's family.

2. There are several recurring, resentful arguments between Tyrone and his sons. Name two, and discuss why you feel they are important in understanding the characters of the play.

The two essential arguments between Tyrone and his sons are arguing about Religion and liquor. They are important in understating the characters of the play because Tyrone drinks alcohol and his son. The fact that they are talking