Does Danforth Believe in Witchcraft?

For Danforth, the truth of the accusations of witchcraft are only relevant as it reflects on the integrity of the court. In this way, Danforth's belief or disbelief in witchcraft itself is immaterial. He only cares about the integrity of the authority of the court.

What does Danforth say can best identify a witch?

Danforth says that the best person to identify the witch is his/her victim. He continues that since witchcraft is an invisible crime, only the victim and the perpetrator know for sure a crime has been committed.

Was Danforth accused of witchcraft?

In Act Four, when it becomes clear that the allegations of witchcraft are completely false, Danforth refuses to see the truth.