Answer:
According to Hale, the reason that the epidemic of witchcraft has apparently befallen Salem is that someone from the village has drawn towards himself the wrath of God.
Explanation:
- According to the Holy Bible, the wrath of God is a true occurrence which causes foul incidences like epidemics and calamities.
- It is believed to occur as a result of God's anger when someone hurts him or questions his existence.
- Moreover, it is also believed that as long as God is angry, his wrath goes on intensifying and causes more and more damage.
