The Crucible

why are Danforth and Hathorne so unwilling to rethink their position?

The Crucible

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Danforth and Hawthorne need the witch trials to validate their own existence. Without suspicion, accusations and finally indictments these two would be out of a job and out of the power they so crave.

They also don't want to admit they made mistakes and sentenced others to death under false pretences.