In The Crucible, people conform under pressure in the town of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The witch trials bring about the secrets and flaws of the people in Salem ... if a citizen suspects and accuses someone of witchcraft, they are immediatly guilty in the publics eye. Very little evedience is needed to convict somone of witchcraft to Judge Danforth and Judge Hathorne. Preserving the appearance of justice rather than performing actual justice is what the judges are interested in. Both of the judges and Reverand Parris appear to be ... I to do, Mr. Hale?" (Act II, 71). The Putnam's finall...

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