Today we carefully read Danforth's response to Hale which can be found at the top of the second column on page 1091.

Notice how Danforth begins with an emotional appeal, insulting and shaming Hale by saying that for a "man of such terrible learning [he] surely [is] bewildered."  He sarcastically points out that Hale is confused about the situation even though he is supposed to be the expert on witchcraft.  His purpose is to intimidate Hale, following that statement with a reminder to him and the others of his "thirty-year[s] at the bar," employing an ethical appeal to reaffirm his authority.  Finally, Danforth begins his logical appeal that he careful crafts with a series of questions that he proceeds to answer or that don't require answers, like "is it not?" His intention is to  be condescending to Hale and the rest of his audience, angered that they have dared questioned him about the proceedings of the court.  His logic relies on the testimony of the "children" whom he believes are God's instruments.  What will follow as the dialogue progresses will be Proctor's attempt to prove that these "children" are no children at all.

Bring your Nonfiction selections tomorrow.

Vocabulary List Quiz 9 tomorrow.  Study!  The link to the flashcards is on yesterday's post.