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Who did Paul Scofield portray in The Crucible?

  • John Proctor

  • Reverend Parris

  • Judge Hathorne

  • Thomas Danforth

Answer

Thomas Danforth, portrayed by Paul Scofield in "The Crucible," was the deputy governor of Massachusetts during the infamous Salem witch trials. A respected and authoritative figure in the Puritan community, Danforth played a pivotal role in the proceedings, exhibiting a commitment to justice tempered with a deep-rooted belief in the righteousness of the witch-hunt.
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