The Pilgrims were mentally prepared to bear and overcome any trouble that might come to them in the harsh environment, as they believed those were temptations that God lays on them. When faced with a disease and hunger during the first winter, they didn't despair. The only seven people who didn't get sick took over all the work.
Answer:
The film adaptation of "The crucible" begins with the girls dancing in the woods. This is done with a double purpose:
<u>1. To set the atmosphere of the story.</u>
By starting with this scene (which in the orginal text takes place off stage) the viewer is placed on the theme of suspicious that is present all throughout the story, because we might believe that they are doing something off but we are not entirely certain about it. The theme of witchcraft is also established through this scene.
<u>2. To create a dramatic effect over the viewer. </u>
There is a clear impact on the viewer by starting the film with the girls dancing around, it makes the accusation that comes later much more real and it allows the viewer to place himself in the eyes of Parris, the one who sees the girls dancing.
