why does danforth insist that proctor sign the confession?

Question

(a)proctor's children must be punished

(b)the town must know that he has confessed

(c)the devil will win if proctor does not sign

(d)danforth needs to count signatures

Asked by gleinys l #205485 on 10/19/2011 3:22 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 11/4/2012 1:57 PM

Answered by Aslan on 10/19/2011 3:24 PM

That would be "D". Danforth needs signatures to validate both his job and his identity.

Answered by dorothy m #280433 on 11/4/2012 1:25 PM

the town must know that he has confessed

Answered by Aslan on 11/4/2012 1:57 PM

Yes, I can see B too.