People accused others of witchcraft because they wanted to harm people they didn't like and knew that anyone can get in trouble without evidence. The girls were also scared and young so they blamed others to get the attention off of them
revenge
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," John Proctor suggests that people accuse each other of witchcraft to protect themselves and divert blame from their own sins. The hysteria surrounding the witch trials creates an environment where individuals can gain power, settle personal scores, and escape punishment by pointing fingers at others. Proctor emphasizes the danger of such accusations, illustrating how fear and self-preservation can lead to a breakdown of community and morality.
Elizabeth Proctor, who along with many others, was accused of witchcraft by the girls whose hysterical mania brought about the Salem Witch trials. Although she and her husband, John, obtained the signatures of outstanding members of the community attesting to their character, Elizabeth was convicted and sentenced to execution. For some reason, the order was never carried. She gave birth to a child while in prison, but nothing is known about the rest of her life.
Giles Corey reveals to Rev. Hale that his wife has been reading big, wierd books and that he couldn't pray while she was there. But when she left that he could pray just fine, thus giving reason to accuse Martha of witchcraft.
John Proctor ultimately chooses not to confess to witchcraft in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" because he values his integrity and reputation. He realizes that a false confession would betray his principles and the truth, undermining the moral foundation he wants to leave behind for his children. Proctor sees his confession as a means of self-preservation that would contribute to the hysteria of the witch trials, and he refuses to become part of the corruption that has tainted Salem. In the end, he seeks redemption through honesty, preferring to die with dignity rather than live a lie.
revenge
People accused others of witchcraft because they wanted to harm people they didn't like and knew that anyone can get in trouble without evidence. The girls were also scared and young so they blamed others to get the attention off of them
People accused others of witchcraft because they wanted to harm people they didn't like and knew that anyone can get in trouble without evidence. The girls were also scared and young so they blamed others to get the attention off of them
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," John Proctor suggests that people accuse each other of witchcraft to protect themselves and divert blame from their own sins. The hysteria surrounding the witch trials creates an environment where individuals can gain power, settle personal scores, and escape punishment by pointing fingers at others. Proctor emphasizes the danger of such accusations, illustrating how fear and self-preservation can lead to a breakdown of community and morality.
If they accuse you of always being with other people and get mad at you for no reason
the reason why is because unlike everybody else proctor and nurse are highly repected people in the community.
proctor said " that woman will never lie".
No. The belief in witchcraft goes back centuries and thousands of years. The Celtic tribes had people they believed were witches and the Greeks had oracles foretell the future. The supernatural has always been part of man's history.
Do not accuse a man for no reason, when he has done no harm to you.
The needle in The Poppet represents voodoo, which, to the people of Salem is related directly to witchcraft and punishable by the court. Elizabeth is arrested for possessing the poppet for this reason.
Parris wanted gold candlesticks
Elizabeth Proctor, who along with many others, was accused of witchcraft by the girls whose hysterical mania brought about the Salem Witch trials. Although she and her husband, John, obtained the signatures of outstanding members of the community attesting to their character, Elizabeth was convicted and sentenced to execution. For some reason, the order was never carried. She gave birth to a child while in prison, but nothing is known about the rest of her life.