The Crucible

It is Possible for encountering conflict Question. thank you

This question would be better suited for the discussion board.

However, it depends on the conflict, don't you think?  Your decision about where to attend college or what to eat for dinner might pose a conflict, but probably not fear (unless the food you're considering for dinner has been in the frig awhile).

With more serious conflicts like being accused of being a witch, I can see where the fear would come into play.  However, as we read the play and see Rebecca Nurse's head held up high, the first word that comes to mind is "courage" not "fear".  One might argue that she has led a full life, but she does leave behind her husband, their children, and their grandchildren.

It seems the men felt more fear in this play than the women.  The men, who watched their wives ride off in chains in the back of the wagon on their way to jail, were angry at the government and afraid for their wives' future.  Superstition had much to do with this fear, as the people who didn't believe the nonsense about witches showed no fear at all--Rebecca Nurse, Giles Cory, John Proctor to name a few.  Those who were convinced that witchcraft or something of the devil was among them had more fear...all of the girls (with the exception of Abigail Williams) for example.