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Danforth studies the deposition and calls for the other girls to be brought in for questioning. Mary, meanwhile, is questioned by the judge and asserts several times that she has lied in court. Susanna Walcott, Mercy Lewis, Betty Parris, and Abigail are led into the room and told of Mary’s confession. Abigail, asked if there is any truth to it, flatly denies it. As Abigail calmly refutes all of Mary’s assertions, her character is called into question by Proctor, who tells the others that she has led the...

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1. The Crucible: Introduction
2. Overview
3. Arthur Miller Biography
4. Salem and Puritanism
5. Summary
6. Summary and Analysis
   1. Act I, Scene 1 Summary and Analysis
   2. Act I, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis
   3. Act I, Scene 3 Summary and Analysis
   4. Act II, Scene 1 Summary and Analysis
   5. Act II, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis
   6. Act II, Scene 3 Summary and Analysis
   7. Act II, Scene 4 Summary and Analysis
   8. Act III, Scene 1 Summary and Analysis
   9. Act III, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis
   10. Act III, Scene 3 Summary and Analysis
   11. Act IV, Scene 1 Summary and Analysis
   12. Act IV, Scene 2 Summary and Analysis
   13. Act IV, Scene 3 Summary and Analysis
7. Quizzes
8. Characters
9. Themes
10. Style
11. Historical Context
12. Critical Overview
13. Essays and Criticism
14. Suggested Essay Topics
15. Sample Essay Outlines
16. Compare and Contrast
17. Topics for Further Study
18. Media Adaptations
19. What Do I Read Next?
20. Bibliography and Further Reading
21. Pictures
22. Copyright

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