The people of Salem are motivated by a number of factors, including:
* Fear: They are afraid of the witches and what they might do.
* Superstition: They believe in the power of witchcraft and that it is a real threat.
* Guilt: They may feel guilty about their own sins and they may believe that the witches are responsible for their misfortunes.
* Revenge: They may be seeking revenge against people they believe have wronged them.
* Power: They may be seeking power and status within the community.