For example, in The Crucible, many innocent people were accused. ... "Why does Abigail accuse the local women of witchcraft? ... One of the Salem citizens that Abigail accuses is a woman by the name of Elizabeth Proctor. ... (Miller, Crucible 876) Her outburst at John is clearly caused by a sinister threat that Abigail utters in Act One. ... (Miller, Crucible 837) From the analysis of The Crucible, it is apparent that John's accusation is brought about because of Mary Warren's fear that Abigail Williams may somehow strike out at her with vengeance. ...

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