Emily Erb Short Answer Study Guide Questions- The Crucible The irony of the statement is that they came to America to have religious freedom to practice what they believe, but yet they are denying it to people of other religions. If someone of another religion tries to enter their town they will kick them out. They considered it a time of general revenge because the people blamed other people to get revenge on them. If someone did not like someone they would blame them and get revenge on them by accusing them of witchcraft. Tituba is the slave to reverend Parris. She is from the Barbados and is motherly to most of the girls. She is first blames by Abigail. Abigail is the niece of Parris. She is a liar, not well behaved, and she was having …show more content…
“... and i have seen them all through their silly seasons, and when it came on them they will run the devil bowlegged keeping up with their mischief. I think she’ll wake when she tires of it.” (The Crucible, 27) This quote said by Mrs. Putnam is said to explain why she can't have a child. She suggest that it's something not normal as a reason and that their is more going on in the town that people notice. They all are holding grudges and hers is with Rebecca. She is pretty much accusing Rebecca as a witch and saying theirs witches in the town. He says it is a long way to go to listen to the reverend he doesn’t particularly like. He believes the reverend doesn't talk about god enough anymore. “I have trouble enough without I come five miles to hear him preach only hellfire and bloody damnation. Take it to heart, Mr. Parris. There are many others who stay away from the church these days because you hardly ever mention God anymore.” (The Crucible, 29) He wants his firewood and more addition to his salary. “Where is my wood? My contact provides I be supplied with all my firewood. I am waiting since November for a stick, and even in November I had to show my frostbitten hands like some London beggar” (The Crucible,