Crucible- HW 3 (p.36-49)

"Now let me instruct you. We cannot look to superstition in this. The Devil is precise; the marks of his presence are definite as stone, and I must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless you are prepared to believe me if I should find no bruise of hell upon her"(38). -Hale

• This quotation refutes how witchcraft has been perceived throughout the town. Hale explains a 'contrary to common belief' explanation of the Devil's presence. He explains that opposed to the superstition and common perceptions, there is a definite sign of the Devil's presence. Hale also articulates a plea in which he would not continue unless the people were open to discovering no signs at all.

If Hale is so educated about the Devil's marks, why didn't he know Tituba was associated with the Devil?

"He say Mr. Parris must be kill! Mr. Parris no goodly man, Mr. Parris mean man and no gentle man, and he bid me rise out of my bed and cut your throat! But I tell him 'No!... But he say, 'You work for me, Tituba, and I make you free! I give you pretty dress to wear" (47)- Tituba

• This quotation reveals Tituba's confession of working with the devil. After the back and forth accusations of Abigail and Tituba, and Hale prying a confession out of her, Tituba is finally overcome with emotion and admits her wrongdoing. This quote also shows Tituba's battle of inner self versus the Devil. She is told to kill Parris but continuously refuses.

Abigail, along with Tituba, begin to name off who was associated with the Devil. Does that mean Abigail was also one of the Devil's agents?