At the trial what does Danforth represent?

Judge: Danforth is the presiding judge at the Salem witch trials. He is a strict and powerful figure who is determined to root out all witchcraft from the town. He is quick to make judgments and does not allow for any dissent or questioning of his authority.

Puritan values: He embodies the extreme religious beliefs and moral rigidity of the Puritans. His stern manner reflects the fear and intolerance that prevail in the community towards anything considered deviation from their religious norms

Social order: Danforth symbolizes the societal conformity and suppression of personal autonomy in Salem.

Lack of compassion: His focus on enforcing puritan law overrides any sense of justice, empathy, or concern for individual lives throughout the hearings