Question

In The Crucible, the author develops these themes:

Personal conflicts lead to societal conflicts.

Spreading lies is easier than disproving them.

How do these themes interact in The Crucible, Act 3, Part 1?

A.John Proctor convinces Mary Warren to deny the accusations, but she has difficulty speaking for herself.

B.The Putnams accuse Giles Corey’s wife after a land dispute, and the court does not accept Giles’s evidence in her defense.

C.Danforth describes how he has arrested and convicted many of witchcraft, but he allows Proctor and Mary to state their opinions.

D.Francis Nurse arrives to defend his wife from accusations, and Parris threatens to have him arrested for contempt.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Putnams accuse Giles Corey’s wife after a land dispute, and the court does not accept Giles’s evidence in her defense.

Explanation:

Because of a personal dispute over lands, the Putnams took advantage of the fear and paranoia of the town to accuse Giles Corey's wife of witchcraft. Which is a great example of the author's theme: Personal conflicts lead to societal conflicts.