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Is every defense an attack upon the court?

Can
no on-?
Context: Giles trying to stand out for Proctor and Francis for giving out evidence to protect
the innocent people.
This quote is revealing that all people can’t tell right from wrong. And all of the self-
protective actions will be considered as being against the court.
It also emphasizes the theme of hysteria. In a big fear under witchcraft, that people can’t
think well. Has lost their logic and ration.
Mr.Cheever, have warrants drawn for all of these-
arrest for examination.

Context: Danforth asked Mr.Cheever to arrest those ninty one people who are listed on the
documents.
This quote reveals that anyone who is relevant to witchcraft and interference with the
judgment of the court will be arrested.
Emphasizes the theme of hysteria. It’s better to kill a hundred people by mistake than to let
one person who is guilty go.
A person is either with this court or he must be
counted against it, there be no road between.
Context: Francis said that he promised ninty-one people that their speech won’t let them sink
deep into the danger.
This quote reveals that people’s standpoint in that situation is extreme. They can’t remain
neutral. Each of them has to choose a side to stand with. They are easily getting arrested.
This quote emphasizes the theme of intolerance. Danforth can’t afford others opinions. To
him, there are only two sides. One is with him and another one is against him.
“Do what which is good, and no harm shall come to
thee.”

Context: This is the quote that angel Raphael said to the boy Tobia.
This quote reveals to Proctor still trying to guide Mary, to tell the truth. Bible stands an
important place in society. By including the Bible, it’s easy to make Mary believe.
This quote emphasizes the theme of rationality.
You coldly prompted your daughter to cry witchery
upon George Jacobs that is now in jail.

Context: Mr. Corey accused Mr. Putman because they had a land dispute.
This quote reveals to avenge a personal wrong in the name of public interest
Opportunity
This man is killing his neighbors for their land!

Context: Same as the previous page


This quote reveals that Giles is angry that Putnam is using the witch trials to gain more land.
He is angry with the hysteria that Putnam has bought to the town.
This quote emphasizes the theme of
God’s grace, the shining sun is up, and them that
fear not light will surely praise it.

Context: Danforth
This quote reveals to when the darkness went the light will shine on you.]
It’s a lie.

Context: Putnam is trying to defend himself.


This quote reveals hopelessness.
This quote emphasizes the theme reputation.

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