Judge Danforth In the play the Crucible, Judge Danforth was one of the main Judges during the Salem Witch Trials. Throughout the play, Judge Danforth made many decisions. Some that changed his actions and thoughts towards the Salem Witch Trials. It disturbs and angers Judge Danforth to discover that people fear the court. “If people are innocent then they shouldn’t fear the court”. Judge Danforth actions about the Salem Witch Trials just didn't change, it was also Judge Danforth’s attitude towards the townspeople. Judge Danforth is guided by God, so nobody will be punished unfairly. With that being said during the Salem Witch Trials Judge Danforth was straightforward to the accuser. “Do you take it upon yourself to determine what this court
