Questions to Consider

(As your character)

1. What was your reaction to the Salem Witch Trials?

2. How are the Salem Witch Trials similar to the House Un-American Activities Committee trials?

3a. Does Mr. X share characteristics with an accused witch? Which characteristics? Are these characteristics relevant to his accusal?

3b. Are accusations of Mr. X similar to those of an accused witch? Which accusations? Are these accusations valid?

4. What are the possible dangers of convicting Mr. X verses the dangers of letting him go?