Proctor faces death for being accused of witchcraft. Why was he accused? Also, why does he admit to adultery? What does he hope to gain by doing this?

Like many others near Salem in 1692, John Proctor was accused of practicing witchcraft. In the end, many suffered from this witch hunt. Accusations were made often to in an attempt protect oneself from persecution. If someone defended a friend or loved they too were deemed guilty by association. So, in a final attempt to defend Elizabeth, his wife, and discredit the vindictive Abigail, John Proctor confesses his sin of adultery committed with Abigail in order to explain her motives in discrediting Elizabeth who has fired her after learning about the affair. What is Reverend Hale advising the condemned to do? He is advising them to confess to witchcraft and return to God, even though he doesn't believe they committed witchcraft. He is simply trying to save them from being hanged (Miller 125).

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).