HW 11/6/2008

1) Hale: "No, no. Now let me instruct you. We cannot look to superstition in this. The Devil is precise; the marks of his presence are definite as stone, and I must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless you are prepared to believe me if I should find no bruise of hell upon her" (38).

This quote is important because it shows that all the citizens trust Hale's judgement. There may be a rivalry between Parris and Hale because they are both reverends, and if one is respected more than another it may lead to competition. This quote also explain how the Devil acts. It says that his marks are obvious. This interpretation of the Devil's action will probablycome back later in the plot

How may this quote and what it states about the Devil affect the plot, or the characters' accusations of others as being witches?

2) Abigail: "Sometimes I wake and find myself standing in the open doorway and not a stitch on my body! I always hear her laughing in my sleep. I hear her singing her Bardados songs and tempting me with–" (44).

This quote is Abigail trying to defend herself. She accuses Tituba of everything. She may be lying or telling the truth. Tituba denies all her claim and is shocked that Abigail said the things that she did. Abigail seems to be lying to cover for herself, or cause any other problems she can. She seems evil and crazy.

Is Abigail lying or not? Did she simply to get out of trouble or did she really want someone else to be punished?