The Crucible

How did the wilderness setting and proximity to the Indians affect the beliefs of “the Salem folk”?

How did the wilderness setting and proximity to the Indians affect the beliefs of “the Salem folk”?

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The wilderness combined with the fear of the Indians, as well as the violence and "reddish work" of the Native Americans portrayed in the novel sets the tone. The people of Salem are not strangers to heathen practices whether fact or rumor. This underlying sense of fear opens the door for what is to come.

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