The Crucible, to page 98

Quote 1:
"I-I think I cannot" (Miller 92).

Analysis 1:
Throughout history the vast majority of individuals who become zealots for a cause are those who are personally affected. History has painted the picture that the Northern abolitionists cared mostly for the black slaves laboring in the cotton fields. The personal experience drives the afflicted to stand up to injustice for others and defeat it as a whole. Proctor always believed witchcraft to be ludicrous and he now has developed an intolerance to witchcraft and will not rest until every woman i free even at the cost of his life. Dred Scott was once a black slave who exploited the court to help his fellow black slaves. Scott warrant more significance than other white abolitionists because he felt the lash of the whip and toiled in the plantations. So was it the North who cared mostly for the slaves? If not who did? The answer is the slaves.

Quote 2:
"I have until this moment not the slightest reason to suspect that the children may be deceiving me. Do you understand my meaning?" (Miller 91).

Analysis 2:
Abigail is the embodiment of evil. She plays on the hearts of the court, leads a cult (of sorts), and tortures Proctor. Because Proctor had fallen for Abigail he believes he growing farther and farther away from God. In actuality, Proctor is making amends for his adultery by washing away the evil he is responsible for. Abagail's punishment suits the crime. She has began her mischievous trend with drinking blood and now John will cleanse his sins with her blood.