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The Crucible: Theme Of Mass Hysteria
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....nxieties and fears of society. When a
society's insecurities are exposed and raw, a disconcerted mood spreads
throughout the people. This contagion can engulf an entire population and
become like a living entity, causing people to act rashly and
hypocritically. Whether or not the fear is justified, a convincing
individ.... Part 2 of Paper
....ls are questioned by ministers for performing
witch-like rituals in the forest. A Puritan belief of the 17th century is
that the devil and other demons live in the forest, and that witchcraft is
performed there as well. Dissembling citizens begin to accuse others of
witchcraft, with a very selfish motive. As John Proctor describes the
hysteria that ensues, "vengeance is walking Salem" (1079). The vengeance
that Proctor is talking about is the motive for all the accusers. The
accusers are able t.... |
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