Final answer:
In 'The Crucible', Herrick and Cheever refuse to take responsibility for their actions by blaming others.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the book 'The Crucible', both Herrick and Cheever refuse to take responsibility for their actions by blaming others for their actions. Instead of admitting their wrongdoings and apologizing, they shift the blame onto others.
This can be seen when Herrick claims that he was only following orders and Cheever accuses others of being involved in witchcraft.