Fear plays a major role in The Crucible and is the main reason why the village of Salem dealt with the witchcraft incidents so badly. ... This is the focal point of The Crucible and it is from Abigail Williams" inability to tell the truth or respect authority that the fear of others develops. ... The primary motivating force behind the actions of Abigail were instead those of bitterness and jealousy. ... One character in The Crucible who always seems to be afraid and whom fear and paranoia drive his every action is Revd. ... One of the only characters in The Crucible whose fears are entirel...

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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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Abigail is the dirtiest and most sinful person in The Crucible without a doubt. ... For Abigail, however, this is not the case. ... In his desperation to find the truth, Danforth begs to Abigail: "Abigail. ... God's existence in The Crucible seems like more of an idea than a reality. ... Throughout The Crucible, God's role is played in the minds of the characters: he only exists in those who believe in him. ...

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McCarthyism in The Crucible In The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, the madness of the Salem witch trials is explored in great detail. ... The Crucible was composed during a time when a similar hysteria was sweeping through America. ... There was one girl in particular who was very cunning; her name was Abigail. Abigail is a devious girl which critic William Bly explains in his quote: Abigail lies without shame, threatens without fear, and thinks nothing of sticking a needle two inches into her belly in order to bring about the murder of Elizabeth Proctor (20). ... Once the girls are found ...

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In The Crucible the Puritan Religion was taken to the extreme. ... According to The Crucible, this was taken very seriously. ... And Tituba conjured Ruth Putnam's dead sisters''(Abigail, Act I, Arthur Miller"). ... The Salem witch trials in the Crucible was held up by the religious backbone of the Puritans.'' ... Surely you'll pray with them"(The Crucible, Arthur Miller, Act 1). ...

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In The Crucible, a similar event occurred. ... McCarthy is the modern Abigail Williams. ... Like Abigail in The Crucible, McCarthy's grip of the situation soon crumbled leaving him dishonored. ... As with Abigail, her means of accusation were for her own selfish means. ... These quotes explain the essence of The Crucible and McCarthyism. ...

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Abigail is portrayed as good and bad. ... Mercy Lewis and Mary Warren although both frightened go along with everything Abigail says. ... The play also deals with sin; there is a dialogue between Abigail and John Proctor over an affair that they had. ... Abigail is portrayed as good and bad. ... Mercy Lewis and Mary Warren although both frightened go along with everything Abigail says. ...

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