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PASSAGE: The witch-hunt was not, however, a mere repression. It was also, and as importantly, a long overdue opportunity
for everyone so inclined to express publicly his guilt andsins, under the cover of accusations against the victims. It
suddenly became possible and patriotic and holy-for a man to say that Martha Corey had come into his bedroom at night,
and that, while his wife was sleeping at his side, Martha laid herself down on his chest and "nearly suffocated him." of
course it was her spirit only, but his satisfaction at confessing himself was no lighter than if it had been Martha herself.
One could not ordinarily speak such things in public.
1. What does this tell us about some of the motivations of Salemites during the witch trials? Identify a piece of
evidence to support your answer and explain.
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