The Crucible | Act II, Scene 4 Summary and Analysis

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Ezekiel Cheever: clerk of the court, responsible for serving warrants to the accused

Marshal Herrick: an officer of the court, charged with chaining the accused to bring them to the prison

Summary
Shortly after the disturbing news that Goody Nurse and Goody Corey have been charged, Ezekiel Cheever and Marshal Herrick enter the room. Cheever bears a warrant for Elizabeth’s arrest and has been ordered to search the house for poppets. The two men are uncomfortable with...

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