Monday, April 14, 2014

What are some examples of suspicion shown throughout The Crucible?

Arthur Miller's The Crucible depicts Salem's suspicion,
paranoia, and use of accusation as revenge.  Here are some of the major
ones:


  • Rev. Paris suspects that most of his
    congregation hates him.  He also suspects that the girls tired to conjure the devil but
    fears that if his daughter admits this it will only further infuriate his
    congregation.

  • Goody Putnam suspects that her children
    could not have died of natural causes; rather, they were cursed by some supernatural
    agent.

  • Elizabeth suspects that John still has feelings
    for Abigail.

  • Giles Cory suspects that the Putnams are
    after more land acquisition.

  • Judge Danforth suspects
    that those accused are trying to overthrow his court.  Even he suspects the girls may be
    lying, but to admit otherwise will cost him control of the court and his reputation as a
    strict judge.

  • Rev. Hale suspects that the girls are lying
    and quits the court after Elizabeth is
    accused.

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