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How Did Mary Warren Contribute To The Hysteria In The Crucible

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Mary Warren comes to the court in an attempt to explain that she and the other girls had made false accusations, which were based on their fear and mass hysteria. It started with wanting to get out of trouble for dancing and conjuring spells, but continued because their fear of retribution from Abigail. Danforth is also caught up in her act, with just a few screams to make him believe that he is witnessing witchcraft.

Mary believed she had seen spirits earlier because she was caught up in the hysteria of those around her.
This leads to Mary’s hysterical accusation of Proctor after she finds herself targeted by the other girls and about to be consumed by the hysteria herself if she doesn’t contribute to it.
All the girls were crying

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