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This quote uses the 'Reaction of Others' Method of Characterization. This shows that the people of Salem highly respect Francis (and Rebecca). With this status well known, it causes a snowball effect. He wants to save his wife because he loves her. Therefore, he tries to use their prestige as evidence to challenge the court. Finally, by challenging the court, he is trying to save their good name as well.

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This quote uses the method of speech and is an example of Francis Nurse challenging the court by saying that even though he knows the judge is smart, he must be wrong in thinking his wife could have done anything wrong.

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"Rebecca was the wife of Francis Nurse, who, from all accounts, was one of those men for whom both sides of the argument had respect." (Francis,178)

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This quote uses the 'Speech' method of Characterization. Francis doesn't understand how his wife Rebecca got accused of witch craft and meeting with the devil since she is seen as a high power in the church. He makes sure Hale and the court knows of her superiority in the church.

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"My wife is the very brick and mortar of the church..." (Francis, 201)

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What Celebrity is similar to Francis Nurse?

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What Celebrity is similar to Francis Nurse?

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Liam Neeson is an extremely admired actor in the entertainment world. He is also quite alike Francis Nurse. Both are smart, respected, and have a name for themselves. Liam's wife, Natasha Richardson, lost her life in a skiing incident. Francis lost his wife to the Witch Trials. They both have lost their wives in a tragic and unfair turn of events, making their personas and roles even more comparable.

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Henceforth, Francis Nurse is motivated to challenge the court, save his falsely accused wife and to help preserve their good name.

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 The people of Salem have a lot of _____ for Francis Nurse and his wife. However it seems the court does not have any ______ for hard core evidence.

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 The people of Salem have a lot of _____ for Francis Nurse and his wife. However it seems the court does not have any ______ for hard core evidence.

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"Excellency, I never thought to say it to such a weighty judge, but you are deceived" (Francis, 210)

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Francis and Rebecca Nurse are highly revered throughout Salem. His wife has been falsely accused of witchcraft. They are so highly thought of and respected that it is dumbfounding Rebecca would even be accused of such a heinous crime. The court does not even take into account their status and respected personalities' and still accuses her anyway; evidently, almost proving fraud is taking place.