Question

Why do Parris and Abigail tell Susanna to "speak nothing of unnatural causes"?

Answer 1

Hello! Parris and Abigail want to squelch the rumors of witchcraft that are permeating the town. Parris does not want his daughter's name aligned with with unnatural causes.


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Answer 2

It is because those rumours of witchcraft could affect and damage Parris's reputation, and it could cause a commotion in the village.

Step-by-step explanation:

As he said in the conversation: "There be no unnatural causes here... Let him look to medicine and put out of thought of unnatural causes here"