... from the threat from within, which were the witches. In the play, we can see how their plan managed to create hysteria throughout their society and how they managed to tear apart a community. (Sparknotes) The best neighbors were suddenly accusing each other, mentioning their names to the authorities ... all over the town. " there are orphans wandering from house to house; abandoned cattle bellow on the highroads [ ] and you wonder yet if rebellion's spoke? "(121)The trials would leave Salem in a miserable state and would mark history forever. The Puritans thought they were the chosen per...

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