Salem lives by a common knowledge of following the rules that are in the bible. The citizens of Salem erupt in complete hysteria, because several girls wrongfully accuse people of witchcraft. Since evil acts and heretics is the work of the devil, the court and church investigate and convict the accused by sentencing them to death by hanging in the public square in front of everyone. Sacrificing citizens by sentencing the accused to hanging is not the answer to resolve anarchy and control the citizens of Salem.
Salem’s religious beliefs and laws dictate the rules that are to be followed by each member of the community. God’s rule is social law. Puritanism is the main religion in Salem. Reverend Parris believes that his community should follow all the rules written in the Bible. He also believes any townsperson who did not obey God’s rule are not true Christian and has the potential of being weak toward evil forces. …show more content…
Salem is already disconnected with constant landowning boundaries. There was enough jealousy within the community between who owned land and who didn’t, which caused many arguments and dislikes among Salem’s Townspeople. The churchgoers were seen in good light and are trusted. The Salem community who does not attend church on a regular basis are not seen as a pious person and the fact that they do not go regularly are not regarded as trusted individuals. “Simply, it was this: for good purposes, even high purposes, the people of Salem developed a theocracy, a combine of state and religious power whose function was to keep the community together, and to prevent any kind of disunity that might open it of destruction by material or ideological enemies.” Rumors of children being victims of witchcraft and the community, fearing that the rumor is true; causes the Salem community to investigate the rumor if it is true or not. “Parris: A wide opinion’s running in the parish that the Devil ay be among us, and I would satisfy them that they are wrong.” “Putnam: When Reverend Hale comes, you will proceed to look for signs of witchcraft here.” With the tension high in the community regarding land disputes and townspeople not living piously, Reverend …show more content…
Salem is consumed with fear, distrust and loathing by the situation that plagued Salem. Highly regarded and lowly regarded citizens are being wrongfully accused. Women and men are not safe in Salem and are scared to do anything that is portrayed as witchcraft. Throughout this hysteria, Mary Warren continuously tries to unveil the false tales that Abigail and the other girls have told. Hathorne questions Mary and ask if she saw spirits or manifestation of the Devil and Mary tells him no. “That were pretense, sir”. Elizabeth Proctor can see Abigail as a liar and that person Abigail has accused is completely false. John Proctor knows that Abigail is lying and acting out of jealousy. Judge Danforth initiates a witch trial for of those accused.
The solution to the problem was to identify and execute those on trial. All executions were done without true evidence and proof that they were guilty. The court and church belief that executing witches is the best way to rid the town of heretics and the unholy. “Hang them high over the town! Who weeps for these, weeps for
Salem’s religious beliefs and laws dictate the rules that are to be followed by each member of the community. God’s rule is social law. Puritanism is the main religion in Salem. Reverend Parris believes that his community should follow all the rules written in the Bible. He also believes any townsperson who did not obey God’s rule are not true Christian and has the potential of being weak toward evil forces. …show more content…
Salem is already disconnected with constant landowning boundaries. There was enough jealousy within the community between who owned land and who didn’t, which caused many arguments and dislikes among Salem’s Townspeople. The churchgoers were seen in good light and are trusted. The Salem community who does not attend church on a regular basis are not seen as a pious person and the fact that they do not go regularly are not regarded as trusted individuals. “Simply, it was this: for good purposes, even high purposes, the people of Salem developed a theocracy, a combine of state and religious power whose function was to keep the community together, and to prevent any kind of disunity that might open it of destruction by material or ideological enemies.” Rumors of children being victims of witchcraft and the community, fearing that the rumor is true; causes the Salem community to investigate the rumor if it is true or not. “Parris: A wide opinion’s running in the parish that the Devil ay be among us, and I would satisfy them that they are wrong.” “Putnam: When Reverend Hale comes, you will proceed to look for signs of witchcraft here.” With the tension high in the community regarding land disputes and townspeople not living piously, Reverend …show more content…
Salem is consumed with fear, distrust and loathing by the situation that plagued Salem. Highly regarded and lowly regarded citizens are being wrongfully accused. Women and men are not safe in Salem and are scared to do anything that is portrayed as witchcraft. Throughout this hysteria, Mary Warren continuously tries to unveil the false tales that Abigail and the other girls have told. Hathorne questions Mary and ask if she saw spirits or manifestation of the Devil and Mary tells him no. “That were pretense, sir”. Elizabeth Proctor can see Abigail as a liar and that person Abigail has accused is completely false. John Proctor knows that Abigail is lying and acting out of jealousy. Judge Danforth initiates a witch trial for of those accused.
The solution to the problem was to identify and execute those on trial. All executions were done without true evidence and proof that they were guilty. The court and church belief that executing witches is the best way to rid the town of heretics and the unholy. “Hang them high over the town! Who weeps for these, weeps for