Abigail Williams is often thought of as the antagonist in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. In the late 17th century, she is a young woman who leads a group of women who accuse others of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. Abigail is the play's main character who is a major factor of the ending plot, and her actions have a huge impact on the other characters. Abigail is manipulative, self-centered, and has a tendency to want to hurt others. One of the reasons Abigail is named the villain is her ability to manipulate and trick others. She lies to the court and accuses innocent people of witchcraft, which ultimately ends in their execution. She also manipulates the other girls in her group, convincing them to believe her lies and threatening