The initial driving force behind the trials are the girls who make the accusations. Immediately following the impetus created by Abigail's lies, Reverend Parris and Reverend Hale are the main proponents of the trials. Abigail and her friends are motivated by a need to deflect attention from themselves. They have been caught dancing naked in the woods and performing illicit rites. To protect themselves from punishment, they begin to accuse...
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