Question

individual freedom. it is high time that we all stopped being tools and victims of totalitarian techniques—techniques that, if continued here unchecked, will surely end what we have com to cherish as the american way of life.

1. what rights does smith say are being threatened?
2. who in the crucible attempts to defend similar principles? cite specific textual evidence.
3. what does her speech suggest about resisting hysteria?

Explanation:

1. From the text, Smith says individual freedom (part of the American way of life) is threatened by totalitarian techniques.
2. In The Crucible, John Proctor defends principles like truth and individual integrity. For example, he refuses to falsely confess to witchcraft, stating he wants to keep his name (honor) and not lie to save himself, resisting the hysterical accusations.
3. Her speech suggests that people should stop being tools/victims of totalitarian techniques, take action to resist, and protect individual freedoms to prevent the end of the American way of life, implying standing up against unjust, fear - driven practices.

Answer:

1. Individual freedom (and the American way of life) is threatened.
2. John Proctor; He refuses to falsely confess to witchcraft, saying he wants to preserve his name and not lie, resisting the hysterical witch - hunt accusations.
3. People should stop being tools/victims of totalitarian techniques, take action to resist, and protect individual freedoms to avoid losing the American way of life.