Parris caught Betty, Ruth, Abigail, and others doing this in the woods before Act 1 begins.
Dancing
"There be no unnatural cause here. Tell him I have sent for Reverend Hale of Beverly, and Mr. Hale will surely confirm that. Let him look to medicine and put out all thought of unnatural causes here. There be none."
Rev. Parris
According to her husband, which character's justice could freeze beer?
Elizabeth Proctor
"I’d not call it sick; the Devil’s touch is heavier than sick. It’s death, y’know, it’s death drivin’ into them, forked and hoofed."
Ann Putnam
Analogy: The Salem Witch Trails were to witches as McCarthyism was to...
Communists
"Is the accuser always holy now?...I'll tell you what's walking Salem--vengeance is walking Salem."
John Proctor
During the late 17th century, Salem, MA operated under this form of government.
Theocracy
James Bayler was significant to the events in the story for the following reason.
Thomas Putnam's brother-in-law. Wanted to become minister of Salem, but lost in the election to Parris.
"They (books) must be (heavy); they are weighted with authority."
Reverend Hale