Question

What does Tituba mean when she says, “But the wolves that howl in the night on the edge of town are more innocent?”

Answer 1

Answer:

Tituba said that against Betty and Abigail, when the narrator asked Tituba about Abigail. It implied that even though Betty Parris and her cousin, Abigail, were young, they were not as innocent as they looked. She was referring to the mischief that the girls have done.

Explanation:

The question above is related to the story entitled "A Break with Charity." It talks about the "Salem Witch Trials" with a special character focus on "Tituba."

When it comes to history, Tituba is regarded as the first woman who have ever been accused of witchcraft. She was actually a South American native who was brought to New England due to enslavement reason.