Had John Proctor come forward about his affair with Abigail Williams he could have potentially
exposed her manipulation and lies. By doing so, he would have undermined the credibility of the girls accusing others of witchcraft and potentially halted the spread of hysteria. Similarly, in
"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," the character Steve Brand could have played a crucial role in ending the paranoia and hysteria within the neighborhood. Instead of giving in to fear and suspicion like the other residents, he could have remained rational and encouraged his neighbors to hold onto their humanity and not turn on each other. By promoting unity and peace, he could
have helped prevent the disastrous consequences that ultimately unfold in the story. In both cases, the characters have the power to challenge the prevailing narrative and bring about a more just and rational resolution to the crisis. If they had taken a stand against fear and hysteria, they could have potentially prevented the tragic outcomes that result from collective paranoia and
scapegoating.
Write a conclusion about what John Proctor could have done to end the hysteria in Salem