Consider that he was a reverend, and that would tarnish his reputation. By the way, I portrayed Abigail Adams in my fall performance of The Crucible last year!!!
In this drama, two women attempt to address the issue that the men were unable to tackle. Mrs. Peters, who is the sheriff's wife, adheres to the law. She expresses regret for the men's actions as they were fulfilling her obligations. She has a clear understanding of the challenges faced by women and recognizes that the laws fail to protect them.
She asserts that the law must inflict penalties on offenders. This illustrates her worldview. She is not inclined to support anything that condones wrongdoing.
It highlights the irony that the legal system offers no protection to women.
