Which characters are seen as the ""insiders"" vs the ""outsiders"" in the society in The Crucible (state at least 2 characters for each category) ? How do you know? Why are the ""outsider"" characters seen as outsiders in this community?

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Tiana Dickson

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17 March, 02:23

Which characters are seen as the ""insiders"" vs the ""outsiders"" in the society in The Crucible (state at least 2 characters for each category) ? How do you know? Why are the ""outsider"" characters seen as outsiders in this community?

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Poppy · Answer 1

Insiders:

Judge Danforth, the deputy governor and presiding judge at the witch trials, is consider an insider who fights against witchcraft.

Thomas Putnam is an insider because he is a rich and influential citizen, despite that we know he uses the witch trials to his personal benefit.

Outsiders:

John Proctor's adultery and questioning of the witch trials led him to be considered as an outsider.

Tituba, Reverend Parris's black slave from Barbados, is considered an outsider because of her race and slave status, as well as her performing voodoo at Abigail's request.

Explanation:

Insiders are those who attend and obey the church, baptize their children, keep celibacy and avoid adultery, they are caucasian and not involved with witchcraft.

Outsiders are those believed to be involved in witchcraft, as well as those who question the court or the church.