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In the beginning of act we find out about an affair that occurred between Abagail Williams and John Proctor. This has created tension throughout the story and motives behind accusations.

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Parris catches his daughter Betty and his niece Abigail dancing in the forest. Other girls participate as well, along with an enslaved woman from the Barbados named Tituba. One of the girls appeared to be dancing naked. After he accuses them of witchcraft, Betty takes to her bed and appears to be unconscious and very ill.

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In order for the girls to protect themselves they play along with the idea of witchcraft. They began to accuse several people from the town of being witches and sending their spirits out to them. They create absolute chaos and make everyone believe that witchcraft is alive and a serious threat in Salem.

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John Proctor has an argument with his wife about her callous, unforgiving nature. Their heated argument highlights their unhealthy marriage and illustrates John's guilty conscience as he struggles to deal with his past transgressions. Elizabeth has yet to completely forgive her husband, and John feels slighted by her cold demeanor.

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Mary Warren's admission that thirty-nine citizens have been arrested, and Elizabeth Proctor's name was mentioned during the proceedings. Mary Warren's account illustrates the seriousness of the witch trials and reveals Abigail's newfound authority. She has gained significant power and influence over the town and will continue to use the witch trials to her advantage.

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Elizabeth receives an arrest warrant and there is a new discovery of the poppet with a needle inside its stomach found in the proctor household. Abigail Williams accuses Elizabeth of attempted murder and stabs herself in the stomach with a needle. The poppet found at the Proctor household was made by Mary Warren and given to Elizabeth as a gift. The officials confiscating the poppet view it as a voodoo doll as well as proof that Elizabeth cast a spell on Abigail.

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Abigail has a plot to replace Elizabeth, while John attempts to defend his wife by tearing the warrant. Additionally, Giles Corey and Francis Nurse arrive and tell John their wives have also been arrested. At this point in the play, John, Giles, and Francis recognize the danger of the witch trials and make the decision to defend their wives by challenging the court. John will not let his wife fall for the mistakes he has made in the past, he feels guilt. Act 2 ends with John demanding Mary to expose the truth by testifying in court the following day.

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Elizabeth Proctor has told the magistrates that she is pregnant.  This will keep her from being executed until the baby is delivered.  This event gives them time to try to find a solution to these accusations. The court physically examined Elizabeth, it could not find any sign to prove her pregnancy. Danforth doesn't immediately believe that she is telling the truth, but she is. John Proctor is also hesitant to believe it but then he tells Danforth that she "will never lie."

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Francis Nurse submits a list of ninety one individuals who have signed and attested to the innocence and good character of Rebecca Nurse, Elizabeth Proctor, and Martha Corey.  Danforth wishes to arrest all of these individuals and bring them to court to submit to questioning

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John Proctor accuses Abigail of attempted murder.  He publicly calls her a whore and admits to his affair with her as evidence of her motive to accuse Elizabeth Proctor.

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The girls accuse Mary of witchcraft and proceed to be "bewitched" by Mary's spirit. The girls quickly turn on Mary and claim she has possessed them. Mary attempts to stop the girls but eventually joins their hysteria in fear.

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Reverend Hale tries to persuade the accused to confess rather than hang. Overcome with guilt because of his part in the hysteria, Hale attempts to get those awaiting execution to confess since this is the only way for them to save themselves. Hale does find evil in Salem, but the source of the evil is not supernatural

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Abigail has run off with Parris’s money in an act of panic. She cause all kinds of problems and chaos then found an escape. She decided to run away from the consequences. Before leaving she tried to convince John to come with her saying she has money to pay off the guards, but he wanted nothing to do with her.

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John Proctor is given a last chance to confess to witchcraft and so save his life. Proctor refuses to allow his signed confession to be posted on the door of the church. Proctor chooses to die rather than give up his good name.