She consistently spreads false rumors about her enemies in order to remove them from her life. This greatly impedes the justice system to a degree that becomes insurmountable for many years following. It is important to note that mass hysteria is often achieved by the false works of others. Although it may be true that Abigail is fighting for her love, John Procter makes it quite clear that he is extremely uninterested. Unnecessary confessions to court officials makes them believe that there is a severe issue with the devil invading Salem. “I want to open myself! . . . I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil; I saw him, I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil” (Miller 45)! Clearly, Abigail incorrectly accuses her personal enemies in order to fulfill her own desires. By using these methods, Abigail has become blind to the truth of her wrongdoings and the ways that they have affected the justice
She consistently spreads false rumors about her enemies in order to remove them from her life. This greatly impedes the justice system to a degree that becomes insurmountable for many years following. It is important to note that mass hysteria is often achieved by the false works of others. Although it may be true that Abigail is fighting for her love, John Procter makes it quite clear that he is extremely uninterested. Unnecessary confessions to court officials makes them believe that there is a severe issue with the devil invading Salem. “I want to open myself! . . . I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil; I saw him, I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil” (Miller 45)! Clearly, Abigail incorrectly accuses her personal enemies in order to fulfill her own desires. By using these methods, Abigail has become blind to the truth of her wrongdoings and the ways that they have affected the justice