Predestination In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

The Crucible is a fictional play written by Arthur Miller in 1952 about the Salem witch trials, taking place in the 1600’s. The play starts with Reverend Samuel Parris kneeling at his daughter, Betty’s, bed, who appears to be unconscious. Parris found her and a group of her friends dancing in the woods, allegedly naked. Abigail was one of the six girls that were with her and she had been the one to initiate the gathering, having asked Tituba to make a potion to kill Elizabeth Proctor, John Proctor's wife, the man that Abigail had been having an affair with. Abigail lies to County Parris, saying that she and the other girls in the woods weren’t practicing any magic or witch-like activities, and instead she accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft as well as a handful of other people in Salem. This causes the events that make up the story to unfold. The

Predestination, the notion that God had already decided who would go to heaven or hell before they were even born, and strict obedience to the Bible were two characteristics of this religion. This belief system led to a culture of fear and suspicion, where any deviation from the norm was seen as a sign of witchcraft or devil worship. The drama illustrates how irrational behavior and the persecution of innocent people can result from this atmosphere of fear and mistrust. Abigail Williams’ character serves as a catalyst for the events that unfold throughout the play. Her lies and dishonesty spark the ideas of witchcraft and eventually the deaths of those who were wrongfully accused. Abigail herself is a complex character. She is motivated by her love for John Proctor and her desire for retribution against Elizabeth for separating them. Her actions serve as a prime example of how our decisions can have a significant impact on those around us and how rumours and lies can spread like wildfire and cause irreparable