Examples Of Abigail Williams In The Crucible '

Through harsh rejection and preposterous delusions, Abigail Williams abused her good name and became the fault for the bitter ends of many for something they were not guilty of. I have reread significant sections of The Crucible several times and have read and analyzed it to the best of my ability on multiple occasions. Once reading this book in my Honors English Course at the number one high school in the state of California, we carefully analyzed the characters, going as far as even making character charts, to understand them and their intentions much better. Abigail WIlliams, who is at fault for the Salem Witch Trials, held verbal power and influence over the girls which led to the sentenced hanging of many, and acted unwisely on the galling

Instead, she had abused that power and rather did the opposite; somewhat encouraging them to join her. All Abigail had to do was claim that “a cold wind has come” for the other girls to echo that they “freeze”[d] (Miller 3). Only through her actions and words did Abigail manage to sweep up the other girls in the courtroom to join in on her accusing Mary Warren of sending a spirit onto them. It is obvious Mary had not done such a thing, but to get out of a tough situation for herself, Abigail had acted as if she had, making the other girls follow her lead into the mass hysteria, merely making the situation worse for Mary and Mr. Proctor. The act of doing so represents the impression that her actions had on the other girls and how it affected other

Elizabeth Proctor was cold for a few periods of time in her relationship with John Proctor. It is logical that one would assume that she is at fault because of this one action, leading her husband to feel detached from her. That feeling of detachment could have lead him to find comfort in Abigail and her temptations. It is only fair to take into account that Elizabeth was pregnant at the time (stated later in the book), which could have very well affected her mood towards her husband. It is also fair to acknowledge the fact that Abigail could always know better no matter her age. Abigail had the power to suppress her attraction towards John Proctor and prevent herself from trying to seduce him at his weakest point. John Proctor could have very well had the control to refuse Abigail’s seduction, but then again, she had proposed herself when his relationship with his wife was at a weak stage due to her lack of affection for him. When targeted at a vulnerable point, it is comprehensible that someone, just like John Proctor did, could give into an excessive amount of temptation. Abigail wanted him to give into that temptation for her own