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How does the warming of rebellion in Salem undermine Danforth's authority?

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clodagh1
i think it’s because he is a respected man amongst the community and he has lots of power, so when the town people start to rebel, he feels that his power is lost and that the people no longer respect him as much. we know that danthford has authority because of his line ‘hang them high over the town!, who weeps for these, weeps for corruption!’ he gets almost the last word in the play.
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The warning of rebellion in Salem signals that Danforth's authority will be undermined if revolt occurs in Salem as it did in Andover, where rioters overthrew the court.

Danforth's authority in Salem cannot sustain if people respond with riots based on the Salem witchcraft trials.

There have been several hangings and imprisonments linked to the witchcraft trials and people are becoming disillusioned.

Thus, Danforth recognizes that the warning of rebellion undermines his authority as the Governor if the Andover incident repeats itself in Salem.

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