The Crucible question?

Question

This is a question on my study guide that I cant figure out..

Why are Danforth, Hathorne, and the other authorities so resistant to believing the claim that Abigail and the other girls are lying?

Answer 1

Because not only is their judgment in question, but this is also tied to a larger metaphor of being satisfied with the way things are and not looking for the truth.  

Answer 2

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