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What were Reverend Parries motivations for accusing others in his community of witchcraft?
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Why has John Proctor become the court's last hope to save its credibility?
Abigail told just him how they were only dancing in the woods and that no witchcraft was going on. So that shows that she is a liar and therefore is falsely accusing people of witchcraft.
Which happens first in The Crucible?
Abigial and her friends are caught dancing in the woods by rev. Paris, betty becomes ill, John procter comes to visit and Abigail bugs him about how they had an affair and he says to put it behind them, betty reacts violently when she hears the hyms being sung by the choir, reverend hale is called to the town to investigate witchcraft, tituba confesses to witchcraft to avoid being hanged even thought she is not involved, and the girls start accusing towns people to get revenge and to get themselves out of trouble.
Why has Reverend Parris sent for Reverend Hale?
the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness a jealous lover a greedy hypocrite accusing others of bewitching her she is frightened of Rev. Parris's punishment for dancing the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness
Why is Proctor arrested?
He confessed to committing adultery with Abigail. And when Abigail doesn't confess as well, they bring in Elizabeth. Elizabeth lies to the court to protect her husband. Proctor is accused as a liar, and he gets upset with how blind everyone is. Accusing them of witchcraft and hanging, etc. So he screams "God is Dead" thus making him guilty of witchcraft in their case.
Who is Thomas Putnam in The Crucible?
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.
What personal goals did thomas putnam have in accusing others of witchcraft?
Thomas Putnam uses the witch trials to increase his own wealth by accusing people of witchcraft and then buying up their land.
Who was the only clergyman who effectively opposed the witchcraft trials in Salem Village?
The only clergyman who effectively opposed the witchcraft trials in Salem Village was Reverend Increase Mather. He urged for caution and demanded more concrete evidence before accusing someone of witchcraft. Despite facing criticism and accusations himself, Mather's efforts played a significant role in ultimately ending the trials.
Why has John Proctor become the court's last hope to save its credibility?
Abigail told just him how they were only dancing in the woods and that no witchcraft was going on. So that shows that she is a liar and therefore is falsely accusing people of witchcraft.
Where were nineteen people hung for making accusations about witchcraft?
Between June and September, in 1692, in Salem Mass, 19 people were hung on the charge of Witchcraft. They were accused of Witchcraft. They were not the ones that did the accusing. Giles Corey was pressed death by stones for not pleading guilty to the charge of Witchcraft. Other people died while imprisoned.
Which happens first in The Crucible?
Abigial and her friends are caught dancing in the woods by rev. Paris, betty becomes ill, John procter comes to visit and Abigail bugs him about how they had an affair and he says to put it behind them, betty reacts violently when she hears the hyms being sung by the choir, reverend hale is called to the town to investigate witchcraft, tituba confesses to witchcraft to avoid being hanged even thought she is not involved, and the girls start accusing towns people to get revenge and to get themselves out of trouble.
What does miller tell you about Putnam's motives?
Miller suggests that Putnam's motives in accusing others of witchcraft are driven by personal grudges and a desire for land and power rather than genuine concern for witchcraft. Putnam uses the witch trials to advance his own agenda and settle scores with his enemies.
Why has Reverend Parris sent for Reverend Hale?
the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness a jealous lover a greedy hypocrite accusing others of bewitching her she is frightened of Rev. Parris's punishment for dancing the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness
Why is Proctor arrested?
He confessed to committing adultery with Abigail. And when Abigail doesn't confess as well, they bring in Elizabeth. Elizabeth lies to the court to protect her husband. Proctor is accused as a liar, and he gets upset with how blind everyone is. Accusing them of witchcraft and hanging, etc. So he screams "God is Dead" thus making him guilty of witchcraft in their case.
Why would Quakers be accused of witchcraft?
In communities where Quakers were not the main religious group, they were on the fringe of society because the views differed from the religion in the rest of the community. When the masses were the ones accusing witches because of some terrible event that affected the masses (ie weather pattern unfit for the major crops of a region), people on the fringes were the common targets. In some areas, that could very well mean Quakers.
How do you use the word accusing in an exlamatory sentence?
She was accusing me of cheating!
When was The Accusing Toe created?
The Accusing Toe was created on 1918-03-18.
When was Accusing Evidence created?
Accusing Evidence was created on 1916-11-14.
