Theocracy's role in The Crucible was . a. one that led to mass hysteria
b. to keep behavior in check or pay severe consequences
c. to lead people to be protective of their reputation, even if it meant harm to others
d. all of the above

A. they give the reader hope. if the whole book was dark & unhopeful it’d be a little less interesting, little moments make it more interesting to read because then you want to know what happens. if it’s all dark there’s no point in reading if you already know the outcome of it.