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Why does francis nurse fear he has brought trouble to the 91 people who signed their names to the document presented in court?

While in court Francis Nurse has 91 people sign a petition stating that Elizabeth Proctor is innocent. When Danforth sees this petition he wants to bring in all the people that signed the petition and question them of being invalid in witchcraft themselves.


What role did francis nurse play in the crucible?

Francis Nurse, husband to Rebecca Nurse, was highly respected in the Puritan community in Salem, Massachusetts. Francis warns Judge Danforth of Abigail's lies and accusations. Danforth cannot believe he is being coaxed. Francis: "Excellency, we have proof for your eyes; God forbid you shut them to it. The girls, sir, the girls are frauds." Danforth: "What's that?" Francis: "We have proof of it, sir. They are all deceiving you." Hathorne: "This is contempt, sir, contempt!" Danforth: "Peace Mr. Hathorne. Do you know who I am, Mr. Nurse?" Francis: "I surely do, sir, and I think you must be a wise judge to be what you are." Danforth: "And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature" Francis: "I-" Danforth: "And seventy-two condemned to hang by that signature" Francis: "Excellency, I have never thought to say it to such a weighty judge, but you are being deceived."


How many people did Francis Nurse get to sign his petition in the Crucible?

91


What has the author Francis Paul Thomson written?

Francis Law has written: 'Am an at arms' -- subject(s): Biography, Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, Soldiers


What has the author Meyer Francis Nimkoff written?

Meyer Francis Nimkoff has written: 'Comparative family systems' -- subject(s): Family

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Why does francis nurse fear he has brought trouble to the 91 people who signed their names to the document presented in court?

While in court Francis Nurse has 91 people sign a petition stating that Elizabeth Proctor is innocent. When Danforth sees this petition he wants to bring in all the people that signed the petition and question them of being invalid in witchcraft themselves.


What role did francis nurse play in the crucible?

Francis Nurse, husband to Rebecca Nurse, was highly respected in the Puritan community in Salem, Massachusetts. Francis warns Judge Danforth of Abigail's lies and accusations. Danforth cannot believe he is being coaxed. Francis: "Excellency, we have proof for your eyes; God forbid you shut them to it. The girls, sir, the girls are frauds." Danforth: "What's that?" Francis: "We have proof of it, sir. They are all deceiving you." Hathorne: "This is contempt, sir, contempt!" Danforth: "Peace Mr. Hathorne. Do you know who I am, Mr. Nurse?" Francis: "I surely do, sir, and I think you must be a wise judge to be what you are." Danforth: "And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature" Francis: "I-" Danforth: "And seventy-two condemned to hang by that signature" Francis: "Excellency, I have never thought to say it to such a weighty judge, but you are being deceived."


Why does giles and francis want to talk to danforth?

In "The Crucible," both Giles and Francis wish to talk with Danforth because both their wives have been arrested for witchcraft. John Proctor's wife, Elizabeth has also being arrested. They know the arrests are ridiculous and want to try to reason with Danforth to end all of this.


How many people did Francis Nurse get to sign his petition in the Crucible?

91


What has the author Francis Zapata written?

Francis Zapata has written: 'Questions sociales'


What has the author John Francis Goldsmith written?

John Francis Goldsmith has written: 'Examination in general intellectual information' -- subject(s): Examinations, Questions


Who first asserted that scientists should conduct narrow experiments to answer questions?

Francis Bacon


Did Francis Bacon have children?

i dont know im trying to find out for my art homework at cchs


Who first asserted that scientists should conduct repeated observations and practical experiments to answer specific questions?

Francis Bacon


What is significance of the behind the scenes discussion between hathorne danforth marth Corey and giles Corey?

The desperate attempt by Giles, Proctor, and Francis to save their respective wives exposes the extent to which the trials have become about specific individuals and institutions struggling to maintain power and authority.


Why was Francis Bacon important?

he developed the basis of asking questions about stuff in an experiment like the whole hypothesis (if, then, because) just to be in general.


When was Francis Francis born?

Francis was born on February 17, 1519.