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Vocabulary:
- Rebuild = make strong again
- Shame = feeling bad for wrong actions
- Fairness = treating people equally
Story:
When the trials are over, families must rebuild their lives. Some move away because the memories are too painful. Others stay and try to repair friendships damaged by fear.
Leaders admit the trials were a terrible mistake. They publicly express shame and try to help the families who suffered.
The story of Salem reminds us that when fear controls a community, fairness and kindness can disappear. We must protect the innocent and search for the truth, even when we are afraid.
Comprehension Questions:
23. How do people try to repair the community after the trials?
- A. Everyone moves away permanently
- B. Leaders ignore the past to avoid conflict
- C. Families rebuild, some move, others work to repair relationships
- D. The village bans visitors for ten years
24. What lesson does the story of Salem teach us?
- A. Strict rules always prevent injustice
- B. Fear can overpower truth; communities need fairness and real evidence
- C. Rumors are a useful way to find criminals
- D. Old age proves innocence in court