Mary Warren is afraid to testify because she knows that if she speaks out against Abigail Williams and the other girls, she will likely face severe consequences. Mary Warren is aware of the power and influence that Abigail holds over the court and the community, and she fears retaliation from Abigail and the other girls. Additionally, Mary Warren is also afraid of being accused of witchcraft herself if she goes against the girls' narrative.
In "The Crucible," Mary Warren is reluctant to testify on behalf of Elizabeth Proctor. She is afraid if she does testify, Abigail and the other girls will turn against her. She is finally persuaded to go to court and testify by John Proctor.
Abigail and the other afflicted girls. the other girls
To testify that the girls are only pretending to be possed
Mary Warren.
She is afraid that the other girls will turn on her.
She is afraid the other girls will turn on her.
Other girls
In "The Crucible," Mary Warren is reluctant to testify on behalf of Elizabeth Proctor. She is afraid if she does testify, Abigail and the other girls will turn against her. She is finally persuaded to go to court and testify by John Proctor.
Testify for her
Abigail and the other afflicted girls. the other girls
To testify that the girls are only pretending to be possed
Mary Warren.
The Crucible is a play written by Arthur Miller about the Salem witch trials. In this play, Mary Warren is brought into court to testify on the behalf of Elizabeth Proctor during the third act.
She is afraid that the other girls will turn on her.
She was afraid to testify.
Mary warren
In the beginning, Mary agrees to go with John Proctor and testify against Abigail in court, but then when actually in court, she flakes under pressure and accuses Proctor of witchcraft and joins Abigail once again.