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Q: Why might Danforth be unwilling to believe that Abigail has been pretending this whole time?
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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."


What is John Proctors external conflict in The Crucible?

John Proctor conflicts with society because he does not believe that the children are "witched". John Proctor conflicts with his wife because he wants to forget the affair with Abigail but Elizabeth seems to hang on to the hurt the affair caused. John Proctor conflicts with Reverend Hale because Hale does not see the trials as false in time to save Elizabeth. John Proctor conflicts with Danforth in that Danforth will not let the trials stop.


When Mary warren cannot say who accused elizabeth proctor who do you believe accused her and why?

Abigail


In The Crucible why is Abigail so powerful?

Abigail is considered a 'young child' and among the puritans, children are in a way closer to god. she is a manipulative conniving entity. she manipulates her 'friends' because they know she won't be afraid to do prodigious acts. If someone older were to accuse her, no one would believe him/her since she is a child: gods gift


Why does Hale believe Abigail rather than Tituba in The Crucible?

Hale believes Abigail over Tituba because 1.) Tituba was one of the first people accused of being a witch in Salem. 2.) Tituba is black and there is a large racial discrimination.

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What is the word for pretending or make believe?

pretending, make-believe


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."


What is John Proctors external conflict in The Crucible?

John Proctor conflicts with society because he does not believe that the children are "witched". John Proctor conflicts with his wife because he wants to forget the affair with Abigail but Elizabeth seems to hang on to the hurt the affair caused. John Proctor conflicts with Reverend Hale because Hale does not see the trials as false in time to save Elizabeth. John Proctor conflicts with Danforth in that Danforth will not let the trials stop.


What did Abigail Adams believe that women deserve?

Abigail belived women should have rights.


Why are some people unwilling to believe that Jesus is Lord?

some people are unwilling to believe that Jesus is Lord because they serve other other gods and don't want to submit to God's authority


What does Abigail Williams believe?

she basically hates society.


When was St. Abigail born?

St. Abigail was born in the 5th century in Ireland.


What did Abigail Adams believe were political injustices?

Kissing prince frogs...


What does it mean for a person to be intolerant?

It means that someone is unwilling to accept anything that is different from what they identify with or believe in.


You are looking for a word that means to run with outstretched arms like a child pretending to be an airplane?

I believe it is flychter.


When Mary warren cannot say who accused elizabeth proctor who do you believe accused her and why?

Abigail


Is Avenged Sevenfold more talented then Abigail Williams?

That is a matter of opinion, but most people believe that they are.