Question

What does "Goody" mean, as in Goody Proctor?


Witch


Young lady


Mrs.


Reverend

Answer 1

In the context of "Goody Proctor," the term "Goody" is an abbreviation of "Goodwife," which was a title used to address women of a certain social standing, similar to "Mrs." today. It suggests that she is a respectable woman, often a married one, but does not carry the same connotations of social status as "Mrs." might. In the case of Goody Proctor in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," it signifies her role as a devoted wife and member of the community. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**Mrs.**