Witchcraft hysteria in The Crucible
The Witchcraft Hysteria In 1692, in Salem Massachusetts, the superstition of witches existed in a society of strong christian beliefs. The witchcraft hysteria takes roots when accused witches blame their accusations on other citizens of Salem. ... This hysteria plays out the main theme throughout, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. Abigail Williams, John Proctor and Governor Danforth contribute a great deal to this hysteria. Abigail Williams, the biggest contributor to the hysteria, has an affair with a married man named John Proctor. ... Abigails strange actions and her accusations toward the citizens of Salem spread throughout the small town, and the hysteria starts.