Answer:
A. He realizes that she will probrably die in the mountains.
Explanation:
It says this in the story, "The son walked slowly, for he could not bear to think of leaving his old mother in the mountains. On and on he climbed, not wanting to stop and leave her behind."
Answer: A desire for peace? I think.
The second reason that Scene 5 is pivotal is because Abigail exerts her power and begins her quest to obtain Proctor. Unsurprisingly, Titubaconfesses to witchcraft when the townspeople threaten her with physical violence. She is a black female slave, an individual without any power.