I think the Act II question is the most intriguing. The fear, paranoia, and lack of voice which seemed to mount in Salem at the time of Witchcraft Trials were also present in the 1950's with McCarthy and the House UnAmerican Activities Committee. In both setting, to be accused was tantamount to guilt. This created a setting where individuals were afraid to speak out against incorrect accusations for fear of being accused themselves. In some respects such a time can be seen as "strange," because individuals who have the capacity to speak do not, and silence becomes the norm amongst individuals.
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