Question
In the crucible Act 4
Why is Abigail pretending to feel a cold wind?
A. She's not pretending- she's actually freezing from a wind she just felt.
B. She's accusing Mary of witchcraft to protect herself.
C. She's hoping that John will put his arm around her if she acts cold.
Why is Abigail pretending to feel a cold wind?
A. She's not pretending- she's actually freezing from a wind she just felt.
B. She's accusing Mary of witchcraft to protect herself.
C. She's hoping that John will put his arm around her if she acts cold.
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In Act 4 of "The Crucible," Abigail pretending to feel a cold wind is primarily a tactic to manipulate the situation. The best answer to your question is:
**B. She's accusing Mary of witchcraft to protect herself.**
Abigail is trying to divert attention away from herself and her actions. By pretending to be affected by a cold wind, she aims to create a scene that reinforces the idea of supernatural occurrences, thereby shifting blame and potentially saving herself from the consequences of her own actions.
**B. She's accusing Mary of witchcraft to protect herself.**
Abigail is trying to divert attention away from herself and her actions. By pretending to be affected by a cold wind, she aims to create a scene that reinforces the idea of supernatural occurrences, thereby shifting blame and potentially saving herself from the consequences of her own actions.