There are two dictionary definitions. 1) shaking or quivering slightly. 2)timid or nervous
Usually authors SHOULD and do have a moral of a story maybe just for kid books but a theme can also.
1.) <span>Because proctor doesn't have any proof of the affair and no witnesses were around
2.) </span><span>Because she wants him to be honest and tell the truth
3.)</span><span>Because he had an affair with Abigail and got caught/ their marriage is going downhill because he hasn't gone to make an attempt to end it</span>