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A witch hunt is the search for either evidence of witchcraft or people who practice it. Metaphorically, this can apply to any situation.

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Why did Arthur miller compare the hearings to the Salem witch hunt?

Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, he compared the 20th Century "hunt for communists" to that of the Salem Witch Trials.


Ccording to miller what were the psychological reasons for the witch hunt?

because people are forever ignorant...


Explain how the witch-hunt years were a time of general revenge in the crucible?

Revenge was certainly a chief motive for the witch hunt. The years leading up to the witch hunt were ripe with feuds (notice how Proctor and Parris dislike each other - since Parris arrived Proctor has all but ceased attending church, mainly because Parris is greedy and worried about possessions rather than a religion), disputes (recall how Putnam accuses Proctor of taking wood from his land. Giles, though, steps in and reminds him how his grandfather had a habit of willing land that he did not own), and old resentments (recall how Putnam is angry that his man for minister did not get selected or how Tituba holds a grudge against Parris for capturing and enslaving her during his time in the Barbados). All of these factors are building up in the community. Then throw in the strict Puritan religious code where children are to be silent and near invisible, where you have the 'elect' (those who are predestined for heaven) and everyone else and you have the scenario that leads to the mass hysteria and general revenge of the witch hunt. Note, however, that the witch-hunt years aren't devoted just to getting revenge. The girls begin to like the attention and power they gain from the trials. This becomes a factor for how long the trials go on. Really until Abigail oversteps her authority by implying that Judge Danforth is not out of the devil's reach, she was pretty much allowed to accuse at free will.


What happened to Reverend hale after the witch hunt madness ended?

After the witch hunt madness ended in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Reverend Hale experiences deep remorse and disillusionment over his role in the trials. He becomes an advocate for justice and seeks to save those wrongfully accused, urging them to confess to avoid execution. Hale's transformation reflects his recognition of the dangers of fanaticism and the importance of integrity, ultimately leading him to reject the court's proceedings and advocate for truth. He leaves Salem, burdened by guilt and the weight of his past actions.


Why does Mary Warren believe that Goody Osburn is a witch?

Mary Warren believes that Goody Osburn is a witch because she has been influenced by the prevailing fear and hysteria surrounding witchcraft in Salem. As a member of the court, Mary has witnessed the accusations and the power they hold, leading her to align with the group of girls making the claims. Additionally, her own insecurities and desire for acceptance drive her to participate in the witch hunt, further solidifying her belief in Goody Osburn's guilt. Ultimately, the societal pressure and fear of retribution cloud her judgment.