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Why did tituba and Abigail admit to having practiced witchcraft and why do they name others?
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Was there any gossip swirling about Abigail Williams?
There was gossip surrounding Abigail Williams. Some claimed she accused others of witchcraft because she wanted attention. She filed 41 complaints against supposed witches.
What does tituba confess?
Tituba confesses to witchcraft since Abigail and the others were claiming she had committed the crime. Tituba was wanting to escape the extreme punishment of whippings and being hanged and so she took the easy road out and just confessed to a crime she had not commited. The punishment was lesser and she was allowed to just go to church to get the devil out of her instead of getting killed for "witchcraft".
Why have Tituba and Sarah Good and others confessed to witchcraft in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
They did it to avoid the death penalty.
Why does betty parris join in accusing people along with Abigail and tituba in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Betty is trying to protect the others by joining in. When she talks for the first time it looks like the devil made her tell about all the others. Also, if Betty joins Abigail in the chant of names it takes some of the focus off of Abigail, which makes it look more authentic.
What reason does John Proctor give for why people accuse each other of witchcraft?
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
Was there any gossip swirling about Abigail Williams?
There was gossip surrounding Abigail Williams. Some claimed she accused others of witchcraft because she wanted attention. She filed 41 complaints against supposed witches.
What does john proctor do to discredit Abigail?
John Proctor discredits Abigail by revealing their affair to the court, thereby questioning her credibility as a witness and her motives for accusing others of witchcraft. He also highlights Abigail's previous dishonest behavior and manipulative nature to cast doubt on her accusations.
What does tituba confess?
Tituba confesses to witchcraft since Abigail and the others were claiming she had committed the crime. Tituba was wanting to escape the extreme punishment of whippings and being hanged and so she took the easy road out and just confessed to a crime she had not commited. The punishment was lesser and she was allowed to just go to church to get the devil out of her instead of getting killed for "witchcraft".
Is witchcraft right?
For some people witchcraft is absolutely right, correct, and wonderful, for others it is not. The choice of a personal spiritual path is just that, personal.
Why did proctor regard himself as a fraud?
He has an affair with Abigail, and he judges other although he is sinning.
What religions are practiced there in Austria?
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Baha'i and others.
Is using a dowsing rod considered Witchcraft?
Dowsing has been around very nearly forever, and has been (and still is) practiced by many devoutly religious people. There are some who would claim it is Witchcraft, (and persicute those who practice it) and others who would not. There are still many farmers and other ordinary people who dowse for water, in fact, even today, most well drilling companies can put you in touch with a dowser, if they don't have one on staff.
Why did witches stop doing witchcraft?
they didnt, they just went into hiding for fear of hate from others
What religion is based on the supernatural?
Wicca, Witchcraft, various types, Voodoo, Santeria, there are many others.
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.
American Revolution women?
Abigail Adams, Molly Pitcher, Deborah Sampson + others.
What religons are practiced in Tunisia?
the main religion is Islam but there are others such as Christianitl or Jews
