The Crucible Act 2 Summary - Short Version The first is a short summary intended for quick review of the plot, and the second is a long summary (the 'oops I didn't read it' summary) for those of you who want more specific details on exactly what happened, including smaller side conversations and minor plot points.
By the end of Act 2, characters who were thought to be beyond reproach will find themselves in mortal peril as a result of unchecked hysteria. We'll also find out the extent to which John Proctor's relationship with Elizabeth has suffered after his affair.
Act 2 of The Crucible takes us to the Proctor household, where we learn just how crazy things have gotten in Salem after the initial flood of accusations.
