The Crucible–3rd post
I have to laugh at how ridiculous some of this sounds… At this point, the majority of the people living in Salem truly believe that Abigal and her crew have been doomed with witchcraft. Arrests are being made left and right effecting even the most remotely involved people. It’s hard to believe this actually happened. John Proctor, one of the leading characters in the book, finds himself in a sticky situation thus far.
He knows that witchcraft is not an adequate explanation for the girls’ sicknesses and odd behavior, but in an effort to cover up his own sin (he cheated on his wife with Abigal; one of the girls effected with ‘witchcraft’) he keeps his mouth shut. This part of the book has basically been an internal battle with John Proctor. However, John isn’t the only one that is beginning to catch on, and see through the madness. All people who don’t believe in witchcraft do not speak against it in fear of being accused themselves. It seems like witchcraft is a method of excerising control and authority, and sometimes I wonder if the ‘elite’ of this society actually believe in what they’re doing and preaching.
Current grade: B
