100 POINTS In about 125 words, describe the cause and effect relationships among events in act II. of the crucible

There are two primary connecting story lines here. One is Abigail's desire to get rid of Elizabeth and the other is Proctor's reluctance to tell what he knows. Because he broke off their affair, Abigail now wants Elizabeth dead, or at least gone; because she wants Elizabeth gone, she sticks a needle in the poppet she is making (and undoubtedly told Abigail who she planned ot give it to). Knowing Mary was going to give the poppet to Elizabeth, Abigail was then free to make up any story she wanted about Elizabeth torturing her with a needle. Being "mentioned" in court has now turned into arrest warrants for Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Martha.

John's reluctance to speak what he knows allows Abigail to reign in court, and his guilt about the affair causes him to stumble in front of Hale, making him look suspiciously like a reprobate and a sinner. When Proctor tells Mary that Abigail will charge him with lechery if he talks, Proctor is even more determined to go to court and, in addition to saving Elizabeth, finally expose Abigail for the lying wench she is. He is even just a bit relieved that he may have to confess his own sin in order to bring Abigail down.

One thing causes another in this act, and most of it is driven by Proctor's guilt or Abigail's lust.

d becuase khgfdwhat effect does the word head have on the meaning of this passage?

a. it demonstrates how intelligent he was.

b. it shows he was a favorite of the teachers.

c. it indicates he would be a good preacher.

d. it reveals how self-important he was.

how does the choice of the word head contribute to the passage’s tone?

a. it offers a sense of entitlement.

the author wants to draw the reader deeper into the experiences.