... 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 and crying them out as witches. Once people were all against each other, the only person ... name by confessing to be involved in witchcraft while he was not. He preferred allowing his persecutors to see him hang, when they knew perfectly well that he was innocent. (Sparknotes) Proctor defended his honor an...

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