The Crucible

why is herrick marshal nearly drunk in act four

At the start of the scene

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Herrick is disillusioned, and he drinks to get him through the tasks he must perform. He is nearly drunk, which denotes the fact that he has numbed himself but is still able to perform his duties.

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The Crucible