Crucible Act 1

So, as i have read through act one of the crucible i have really started to understand the ways of the Puritan life. I've also discovered that even though their ways were very over the top, things are still similar in todays generation. Back then so much judging was going on, and thats actually what led to the Salem Witch Trials. People were accused just for being disliked or because of jealousy. In todays world, jealousy and gossip is as big as ever, especially in the schools. People think it will make them feel better and be a better person if they can find faults in others. During the trials, the accusations were made because of hatred and fear. They were so afraid of their real thoughts and feelings that they just blamed it on witch craft. That still happens a lot now, to hide a person s insecurity they make fun and ridicule others in the hopes that it will make them feel better. So even though the Puritan way of life was very strict and proper, the way they acted has a lot of similarites to they way people still act today.