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The problems that arose in the village of Salem in 1692 were definitely not the cause of real witches. No, the cause was that of several people’s emotions and desires to get what they wanted. John Proctor’s own words I believe sums it up “I’ll tell you what’s walking Salem-vengeance is walking Salem”.(pg 77) This ended in the tragic deaths of people who were completely innocent. The first, and most obvious, of …

…bleed? Shall the dust praise him? Shall the worms declare his truth?” (pg 145) this explained Proctor was almost dieing for nothing, but still for a good reason. But still, Hale could not understand how Proctor could “sign” his life away just to keep his reputation intact. Hale did finally learn that witchcraft was not or ever present, and he still has to learn what it means to be able to die for a good cause.