How is John Proctor, in a manner, to blame for the witch trials? Give 3 examples.

One could argue that
John Proctor is (at least partially) responsible for the Salem Witch Trials in this play because
he contributes to the political unrest and social instability in the town, engaging in all
manner of heated debates even prior to Betty's illness. He puts others down, for example, when
Mr. Hale arrives. He says, "I've heard you to be a sensible man, Mr. Hale. I hope you'll
leave some of it in Salem." He implies that Parris and Putnam, the unofficial town leaders,
lack common sense; this will win him no allies and only sow division. Later, he jokes that he
wants to join the "faction" that Parris believes is mobilizing against him. By
antagonizing others unnecessarily and rather tactlessly, John makes himself, and his friends,
targets for retribution.

Further, John broke religious law when he committed
adultery with Abigail Williams. He knew it was wrong, as Miller tells us that he now thinks of
himself as a "fraud," but he did it anyway, and he even admits to Abigail
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