Motivated by: tendency to file lawsuits, meaning hes greedy for more money or property.
Theme: witchcraft within a family and plot. His wife Martha is accused, then he himself is held in contempt of court.
How they help:) Helps to show that there may be inconsistency within the trial process, but bigger powers can exert their power and cover over the minorities.
Advance Plot: he speaks out about the injustice(s) within court, finding himself in contempt of court b/c he spoke out. He is killed soon afte, proving more injustices.
The act of making ineffective, called off.
Because without people, is it really a country? There is no one to inhabit the space.