... conviction for witchcraft. Ezekiel Cheever A man from Salem who acts as clerk of the court during the witch trials. He is upright and determined to do his duty for justice. Judge Hathorne A judge who presides, along with Danforth, over the witch trials. Herrick he marshal of Salem. Mercy Lewis One of the girls in Abigail's group. Themes, Motifs & Symbols Themes Themes are ... restoring the community's purity); the trials brand all social deviants with the taint of devil-worship and thus necessitate their elimination from the community. Hysteria Another critical theme in  The Crucible ...

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