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Salem's Philosophy and Theocracy: An Insight into 1690's Salem Community

Explore the unique philosophy of Salem in the 1690s, characterized by suspicion, hard justice, unity against evil, and the psychological motivations behind witch-hunting. Delve into the vocabulary of the time and understand the Salem Theocracy's combination of state and church power.

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Salem's Philosophy and Theocracy: An Insight into 1690's Salem Community

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  1. The Crucible An Introduction (p. 3-8)

  2. Philosophy of Salem in the 1690’s • No theatres, novelists, “vain entertainment” • No holidays • Hard work preserved morals • Land seen as an antagonist with which they struggled • Necessary to have unity against dark forces

  3. Philosophy of Salem in 1690’s • Mind your own business • Suspicion gave rise to accusations • Hard justice • Prayer • Strict, somber • Forest = evil

  4. Salem Theocracy • System of government • Combination of state and church power • Unity to guard against alien material/forces

  5. Psychological reasons for witch-hunting • This is according to Miller • Opportunity for animosities expressed openly • Petty vengeances and grievances elevated to good –evil conflict • Opportunity to express guilt under the guise of accusations

  6. Vocabulary • Parochial • Theocracy • Heathen • Predilection • Puritans • Inert • Sect • Junta

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