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On page 45, it can be inferred that Reverend Parris is more concerned about his reputation and status in the community than the well-being of his daughter Betty, as he fears the consequences of her mysterious illness on his position as a minister.
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From the conversation between John Proctor and Abigail on page 48, it can be inferred that there was a romantic relationship between them in the past, which adds complexity to their interactions and motivations throughout the play.
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On page 52, it can be inferred that the girls, including Abigail, are pretending to be possessed by spirits in order to divert attention from their own misbehavior and avoid punishment for their actions.
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From the dialogue between Reverend Hale and John Proctor on page 57, it can be inferred that Hale initially believes in the existence of witchcraft and is genuinely concerned about the well-being of the community, but later starts questioning the validity of the accusations as he witnesses the hysteria and lack of evidence.
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On page 61, it can be inferred that the Putnam family is using the witch trials as an opportunity to settle personal grudges and gain land, as they accuse others in the community without substantial evidence.
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From the conversation between Elizabeth Proctor and John Proctor on page 65, it can be inferred that their marriage is strained due to John’s past affair with Abigail, and Elizabeth’s lack of trust in him.
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On page 70, it can be inferred that Mary Warren is easily influenced and seeks approval from others, as she initially stands up against the girls but later succumbs to their pressure and joins them in accusing innocent people.
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From the dialogue between Giles Corey and Reverend Hale on page 75, it can be inferred that Giles is a principled man who values justice and fairness, as he refuses to provide the name of the person who heard his wife reading strange books.
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On page 80, it can be inferred that the court proceedings are biased and unfair, as the judges and officials seem to believe the girls’ accusations without proper evidence and dismiss any defense or alternative explanations.
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From the conversation between John Proctor and Mary Warren on page 85, it can be inferred that Proctor is desperate to expose the truth and save innocent lives, as he urges Mary to testify against the girls and reveal their deceit.
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