She eventually blames Nurse's wife, Rebecca, knowing that her husband dispises Rebecca's husband. ... Hale then inquirers as to what Rebecca is charged for, to which Nurse replies, "For murder, she's charged. ... The Putnam's finally get their vengeance on the Nurse's when Rebecca is accused and hanged. ...
The Salem witch trials that occurred in the 1600's are recorded as one the most tragic social injustices of our history's past. Many who were involved in this event were good, innocent Christian people who were caught up in their own web of superstitious and fanatic religious beliefs. In the novel...
Their wives are also accused- I come not to hurt the court-" (1088) John says, refusing to drop the charges and submits a petition to the court signed by ninety-one people declaring their good opinion of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Proctor, and Martha Corey. ...
