Theme (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards

Driving force; mass panic & irrational fear spreading

Abigail Williams

Execution of innocents; breakdown of justice & trust

Central; reflects social standing & fear of public judgement

Guilt over affair with Abigail potentially damaging his name

Witchcraft in household could ruin his position as minister

Protecting court's credibility over justice

Refuses to sign; chooses integrity over reputation

Moral courage to stand by truth & one's principles

Tears up false confession; chooses death over lying

Elizabeth Proctor & Rebecca Nurse refuse false confessions

Courage to stand by beliefs despite personal cost