Now look you, child, your punishment will come in its time.
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Parris to Abigail Explanation: The speaker in this quote is warning the child that they will be punished for their actions, but that the punishment will come at the appropriate time. The speaker is telling the child to be patient and to not try to hasten the punishment.
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Your name in the town - it is entirely white, is it not?
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Parris to Abigail Explanation: The speaker is asking if the person's name is entirely white, meaning if it is purely English.
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They want slaves, not such as I. Let them send to Barbados for that. I will not black my face for any of them!
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Abigail to Parris about why she is being discharged by the Proctors Explanation: In this quote, the speaker is saying that the people who want slaves (presumably white people) are not interested in someone like the speaker (presumably a black person). The speaker is saying that the white people should go to Barbados to get slaves, and that the speaker will not blacken" their face (presumably with soot or some other substance) to please them.It's possible that the speaker is saying this in a sarcastic way, suggesting that the white people are actually the ones who are suited to be slaves. Or, the speaker could be saying this sincerely, out of a belief that black people are not suited to be slaves. Either way, the quote suggests that the speaker has a low opinion of white people who want slaves."
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How high did she fly, how high?
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Mrs. Putnam to Parris Explanation: The speaker is asking how high the person flew, presumably when they were doing something impressive or daring. They could be asking how high the person flew literally, or how high they flew figuratively, in terms of how successful or far they managed to go.
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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.
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Mrs. Putnam to Parris
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Thomas, Thomas, I pray you, leap not to witchcraft. I know that you - you least of all, Thomas, would ever wish so disastrous a charge laid upon me. We cannot leap to witchcraft. They will howl me out of Salem for such corruption in my house.
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Parris Explanation: The speaker in this passage is pleading with Thomas not to accuse them of witchcraft, as they would be sure to be found guilty and persecuted if he did. They emphasize that Thomas himself would never want to see such a thing happen, and implore him not to leap to witchcraft" by making such a charge. This suggests that the speaker is innocent of any wrongdoing, and that they are being falsely accused."
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Gah! I'd almost forgot how strong you are, John Proctor!
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Abigail Explanation: The speaker is surprised by John Proctor's strength, which he had forgotten. This could be physical strength, or it could be mental or emotional strength. It could also be a combination of all three.
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I have seen you since she [Elizabeth Proctor] put me out; I have seen you nights...I have a sense for heat, John, and yours has drawn me to my window.
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Abigail
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Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I'll ever reach for you again. Wipe it out of mind. We never touched, Abby.
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John Proctor Explanation: The speaker is telling Abby that they may think of her fondly from time to time, but they will never try to contact her or get back together with her again. They are telling her to forget about them and move on.
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I never knew what pretense Salem was, I never knew what lying lessons I was taught by all these Christian women and their covenanted men!"
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Abigail
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The psalm! The psalm! She cannot bear to hear the Lord's name!
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Mrs. Putnam about Betty
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There is prodigious danger in the seeking of loose spirits.
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Rebecca to Mrs. Putnam Explanation: The phrase loose spirits" can refer to either ghosts or to alcoholic beverages. In either case, the phrase is used to warn against something that is potentially dangerous.Ghosts are often seen as dangerous because they are often associated with hauntings. A haunting can be a very frightening experience, and it can also be dangerous if the ghost is angry or violent.Alcoholic beverages can also be dangerous. Drinking too much alcohol can lead to drunkenness, which can lead to accidents or injuries. Drinking alcohol can also lead to addiction, which can ruin lives."
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There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires!
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Mrs. Putnam to Rebecca Explanation: This phrase is typically used to describe a situation in which there are many different layers or facets to something, and each one is connected to or affects the others. In other words, there is a lot going on beneath the surface, and everything is interconnected.
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I like not the smell of this 'authority'.
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John Proctor to Rebecca Explanation: The speaker in this instance does not enjoy the smell of authority." This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but one possible explanation is that the speaker does not enjoy the way that authority figures tend to act or behave. This could be because the speaker feels that authority figures are often too bossy or demanding, and the speaker does not like being around people who act in this way. Another possibility is that the speaker does not enjoy the way that authority figures often have a lot of power and control over others, and the speaker feels that this is unfair. Whatever the reason, the speaker clearly does not enjoy the smell of "authority" and prefers to avoid it."
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It suggests to the mind what the trouble be among us all these years. Think on it. Wherefore is everybody suing everbody else?
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Giles to assembled group Explanation: It is difficult to know exactly what the speaker is asking here, but it seems they are wondering why people are constantly suing one another, and what the root cause of this problem is. They are suggesting that perhaps people need to think about this issue more deeply, and try to understand why it is happening. It could be that there is some underlying issue that is causing people to act out in this way, and if that could be addressed, it might help to reduce the amount of litigation.
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They [his books] must be; they are weighted with authority.
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Hale to Parris
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It discomfits me! Last night - mark this - I tried and tried and could not say my prayers. And then she close her book and walks out of the house, and suddenly - mark this - I could pray again!
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Giles to Hale about his wife Martha Explanation: The speaker is saying that something (presumably the woman) has disturbed them so much that they were unable to pray last night. However, as soon as the woman left the house, they were suddenly able to pray again.The speaker seems to be suggesting that the woman was the cause of their inability to pray, and that her departure was necessary in order for them to be able to pray again.
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What victory would the Devil have to win a soul already bad? It is the best the Devil wins, and who is better than the minister?
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Hale to Parris Explanation: The Devil would have to win a soul already bad in order to have the best victory. A minister is someone who is supposed to be good and help people, so if the Devil can win a soul that is already bad, it is a better victory than winning a soul that is good.
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