The Crucible

The Crucible, Act 3

Why is Mary frightened by the behaviour of Abigail and the other girls?

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Mary is trying to testify in court. Abigail pretends that Mary is sending spirits out. This of course is just Abigail's ploy to scare Mary and it works. Mary is so scared that she changes her testimony.

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