Many times people act indifferent or they just hide from everything, similar to what John Proctor is doing. sometimes people just act as if it doesn't affect them and it can only happen to those who are less fortunate than them. they often react with scorn, fear or even anger. these feelings often fuel the terror and paranoia of a certain group of people that they are"painting with a wide brush" about, Such as how the people in Salem were calling pretty much anyone and everyone of witchcraft and not actually checking the evidence to see if it is actual evidence or not. the moment they started accepting spectral evidence, they pretty much threw "common sense" out the window. Although, I'm not sure if they even knew what common sense was or if it even exists. They were often just getting revenge for things that have gone on for years. Such as Abigail's affair with John Proctor, or the land dispute the has been going on for years. They are often using the facade of witchcraft to get revenge on other villagers. they often "prey" off of those who can't defend themselves.
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