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While in court Francis Nurse has 91 people sign a petition stating that Elizabeth Proctor is innocent. When Danforth sees this petition he wants to bring in all the people that signed the petition and question them of being invalid in witchcraft themselves.
Francis Nurse was Rebecca Nurse' husband and a very respected man in Salem until his death, but even after his death we was greatly respected and appreciated.
Francis Nurse is terrified when Danforth questions the people about the petition because he realizes that the signers, who are respected members of the community, could be at risk of being accused of witchcraft themselves. He understands that the court's focus on the petition might lead to a backlash against those who oppose the trials, putting their lives in jeopardy. Additionally, Francis is aware of the court's unjust nature and fears that the truth will be overshadowed by the hysteria driving the proceedings.
He has the courage to stand up to the court and say that the judge and governor have been deceived.
Rebecca Nurse - Francis Nurse's wife. Rebecca is a wise, sensible, and upright woman, held in tremendous regard by most of the Salem community. However, she falls victim to the hysteria when the Putnams accuse her of witchcraft and she refuses to confess.Francis Nurse - A wealthy, influential man in Salem. Nurse is well respected by most people in Salem, but is an enemy of Thomas Putnam and his wife.
While in court Francis Nurse has 91 people sign a petition stating that Elizabeth Proctor is innocent. When Danforth sees this petition he wants to bring in all the people that signed the petition and question them of being invalid in witchcraft themselves.
Francis Nurse was Rebecca Nurse' husband and a very respected man in Salem until his death, but even after his death we was greatly respected and appreciated.
He has the courage to stand up to the court and say that the judge and governor have been deceived.
Rebecca Nurse - Francis Nurse's wife. Rebecca is a wise, sensible, and upright woman, held in tremendous regard by most of the Salem community. However, she falls victim to the hysteria when the Putnams accuse her of witchcraft and she refuses to confess.Francis Nurse - A wealthy, influential man in Salem. Nurse is well respected by most people in Salem, but is an enemy of Thomas Putnam and his wife.
Martha Corey Rebecca Nurse and john Proctor
the cat
Rebecca Nurse was arrested for killing Mrs.Putnam's babies.
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Francis Nurse makes the shocking claim that his wife, Rebecca Nurse, is being falsely accused of witchcraft. He asserts that the accusations are driven by personal vendettas and the manipulations of others in Salem, reflecting the hysteria and injustice of the witch trials. This claim highlights the tragic consequences of mass paranoia and the fragility of truth in a climate of fear.
Rebecca Nurse.
Francis Nurse, husband to Rebecca Nurse, was highly respected in the Puritan community in Salem, Massachusetts. Francis warns Judge Danforth of Abigail's lies and accusations. Danforth cannot believe he is being coaxed. Francis: "Excellency, we have proof for your eyes; God forbid you shut them to it. The girls, sir, the girls are frauds." Danforth: "What's that?" Francis: "We have proof of it, sir. They are all deceiving you." Hathorne: "This is contempt, sir, contempt!" Danforth: "Peace Mr. Hathorne. Do you know who I am, Mr. Nurse?" Francis: "I surely do, sir, and I think you must be a wise judge to be what you are." Danforth: "And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature" Francis: "I-" Danforth: "And seventy-two condemned to hang by that signature" Francis: "Excellency, I have never thought to say it to such a weighty judge, but you are being deceived."
witchery
He is an influential (and rich) citizen of Salem who holds a grudge against Francis Nurse for preventing Putnam's brother-in-law from being elected minister. Putnam uses the witch trials to increase his own wealth by accusing people of witchcraft and then buying up their land.