1. The Crucible - Characters and Themes
Such an admission would ruin his good name, and Proctor is, above all, a proud man who places great emphasis on his reputation. ... She is clearly the villain of the play, more so than Parris or Danforth: she tells lies, manipulates her friends and the entire town, and eventually sends nineteen innocent people to their deaths. ... Listening to John Proctor and Mary Warren, he becomes convinced that they, not Abigail, are telling the truth. ... Although Hale recognizes the evil of the witch trials, his response is not defiance but surrender. ... Giles's wife, Martha, is accused of witchcra...
- Word Count: 4038
- Approx Pages: 16
- Grade Level: High School