The Crucible- Puritan Beliefs

The devil was a necessary part of colonial life. The existence of the devil and of evil was fiercely believed in and not taken lightly. The Puritan’s ability to resist evil and temptation gave them a sense of worth and esteem. Because of the Puritan’s belief in the devil and of their need to be “good” or moral, Puritan leaders were able to control the behaviors and habits of their followers. For example, the leaders knew who was and was not at church, and would find out why someone had missed the service. Because their absence would...