The Crucible

The Crucible Rebecca suggests that the put their faith in "God and the doctor." Why is this an ironic statement? Where in the text?

Rebecca suggests that the put their faith in "God and the doctor." Why is this an ironic statement? Where in the text?

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The Puritan idea of God and the doctor's Puritan view of sickness are skewed to make every sickness related to witchcraft and the Devil. This will help drive the paranoia in the village and eventually Rebecca Nurse's undoing.

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