: As the court demands confessions, innocent citizens are forced to either "confess" to witchcraft or face hanging.
: The conflict between maintaining a "good name" in public versus staying true to one’s conscience. The Crucible
The story begins in Salem, Massachusetts, after several young girls are caught dancing in the woods. To avoid punishment, they claim they were bewitched, sparking a city-wide frenzy. : As the court demands confessions, innocent citizens
: Proctor chooses to die with his integrity intact rather than sign a false confession that would blacken his name and be used to justify the court's actions. 🗝️ Core Themes To avoid punishment, they claim they were bewitched,
: John Proctor eventually confesses to his affair to discredit Abigail, but his wife Elizabeth—trying to protect his reputation—unwittingly lies to the court, sealing their fate.
: The way institutions (church and state) use fear to maintain absolute control over individuals.
