Question

Read the excerpt and answer the question. Abigail rises, staring as though inspired, and cries out. ABIGAIL: I want to open myself! They turn to her, startled. She is enraptured, as though in a pearly light. I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the Devil; I saw him; I wrote in his book; I go back to Jesus; I kiss His hand. I saw Sarah Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil! As she is speaking, Betty is rising from the bed, a fever in her eyes, and picks up the chant – the chant is echoed in the distant music of the dance in the forest – there is wind in the trees. BETTY, staring too: I saw George Jacobs with the Devil! I saw Goody Howe with the Devil! PARRIS: She speaks! He rushes to embrace Betty. She speaks! How does this interaction develop the later events of the play? by involving the minister of the town by inciting further hysteria by involving more characters by inciting joy in the characters

Answer 1

Abigail's declarations instigate further hysteria and involve more characters, including the town minister, setting the stage for the trials and accusations central to the play.

Step-by-step explanation:

The interaction from the excerpt of the play involving Abigail and the other characters is pivotal for subsequent events. Abigail's declaration of returning to Jesus and accusing others of witchcraft incites further hysteria within the town, drawing in more characters into the chaotic situation. Notably, the fact that this scene includes the minister of the town, Parris, signifies the impact and seriousness of the events, as religious and governmental authorities are now deeply involved. Far from inciting joy, the interaction spurs fear, suspicion, and desperation among the townspeople, setting the stage for the trials and accusations that become central to the play.

Answer 2

Answer: By involving more characters.

Explanation: These people are openly accused, just so Abigail can protect herself, and herself alone. She is driven by fear, and her fear will have innocent lives hanged.