When this suspicion surfaces with everyone in the room, Abigail proclaims that it is Tituba, who was practicing witchcraft, and made her perform the actions, and drink the blood. ... The lying about witchcraft became a vicious cycle in which most of the citizens of Salem became involved. ... Adulterous history flows between them. ... It is greed and desire for this land that causes Ann Putnam to mention Rebecca Nurse and accuse her of witchcraft. ...

• Word Count: 1052
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The Salem Witch Trials are an important part of history and should be studied by people throughout the world. ... Putman, Abigail and the girls involved in the witchcraft, Abigail and Reverend Paris, John Proctor and Paris, John Proctor and Elizabeth, and John Proctor and Hale. ... We include this play in the study history for many reasons. ...

• Word Count: 700
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The characters in this drama all play curious roles in this depressing time in our country's history. ... Betty Parris is still ill at the beginning of the film, the girls were still spotted dancing in the woods by Reverend Samuel Parris, and subsequent denial of witchcraft begins. ... Reverend Parris is unlikable due to his autocratic attitude and is quick to point to witchcraft. ... By including the hangings in the play, the viewer is exposed first hand to the true affect of such an allegation as witchcraft. ...

• Word Count: 2560
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School