The condition of the town of Salem is one of chaos and disorder. There are farm animals, such as cows walking around loose, crops are dying in the fields, the town lies in great disrepair. This has occurred because there have been so many people accused that they have not been home to look after their farms and animals.
The town is totally caught up in the witch trial hysteria, it has reached a fever pitch, a boiling point.
"Time has passed since Act Three, and it is now fall. The symbolism of the season is apparent. Fall is the time of fruition, when crops reach their fullness and are harvested. It also heralds a time of death and decay."
"The hysteria of the witch trials has now reached its peak and is approaching its inevitable end. For months the residents of Salem have done nothing but attend the proceedings of the court. There is a real sense that the town is tiring of the spectacle."
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