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the crucible

Date Submitted: 03/23/2004 06:22:25
Category: / Literature / Novels
Length: 1 pages (389 words)
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The Crucible In 1692 a new era of Devils and witchcraft began in Salem, Massachusetts. In the Crucible we discover that this craze was caused by a group of young girls who were "only sporting" according to Abigail Williams. In order to avoid severe punishment these girls began to pretend that they were possessed. This pretense caused an uncontrollable amount of fear, ambition, frustration, and jealousy and perverted pride. Neighbors began denouncing other neighbors. Abigail accused …

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