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What does Danforth say people must be in Act III regarding the court's decisions?
What does Danforth say people must be in Act III regarding the court's decisions?
Completely aligned or enemies
Why does Abigail Williams accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
Why does Abigail Williams accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
To eliminate her romantic rival
What does hysteria allow people to do under the guise of righteousness?
What does hysteria allow people to do under the guise of righteousness?
Abandon moral responsibilities
What does John Proctor cry when refusing to sign a false confession?
What does John Proctor cry when refusing to sign a false confession?
'I have given you my soul; leave me my name!'
In Salem's society, what becomes more valuable than life itself?
In Salem's society, what becomes more valuable than life itself?
Reputation
Why does Mary Warren confess to witchcraft according to the note?
Why does Mary Warren confess to witchcraft according to the note?
Being seen as repentant matters more
What does Reverend Hale realize true goodness requires?
What does Reverend Hale realize true goodness requires?
Humility & courage to admit mistakes
What prevents Danforth from making just decisions?
What prevents Danforth from making just decisions?
Inability to consider being mistaken
Why does Tituba become the first to confess to witchcraft?
Why does Tituba become the first to confess to witchcraft?
She recognises her powerless position
Why does Giles Corey choose to die rather than confess falsely?
Why does Giles Corey choose to die rather than confess falsely?
To prevent the court seizing his land
What does Hale eventually realize about encouraging false confessions?
What does Hale eventually realize about encouraging false confessions?
It's a necessary evil to save lives
What consequence follows Giles Corey's casual mention that his wife reads books?
What consequence follows Giles Corey's casual mention that his wife reads books?
Her arrest & his own death