Proctor confesses lechery because he is trying to prove that Abigail is not as saintly as she appears. If he can prove she is sinful, then he can free his wife from prison and possible death.
The courts purpose in this drama is to locate witches based on the girls testimonies. The girls are the witnesses that the court chooses to listen to. If one of them cries out against someone, then they are automatically accused. Also, the girls pretend to be bothered by the spirits of the accused in court and this is used as evidence in the place of other eye witnesses.
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