Question

Abigail admits to John Proctor that she and the other girls were simply dancing in the woods, with no intention of witchcraft. She explains that Betty fainted afterwards because she was frightened by her uncle. Since it is clear that the witchcraft here is not real, what do you think that Betty’s fainting symbolizes in the overall plot?

Answer 1

Answer:

probaly conformity the girls were all dancing I'm the woods alone doing something which they weren't supposed to, therefore the girls played it up as witch craft so they wouldn't get into trouble, the faint is clearly a part of this act, betty was in fear of her uncle because it would bring shame and trouble to her name. This is most likely an effort for the girls to conform into society without being seen as vile heathens in society.