1. Abigail Adams
"To vice, innocence must always seem only a superior kind of chicanery." Ouida (1839-1908) In The Crucible Abigail committed the greatest of crimes. She destroyed the reputations of many and killed many as well. She influenced others to her evil way and killed out of greed. She managed to get away with her life without even a question of guilt, and as the hysteria of witchcraft grew in Salem she did not fear anyone. She was in control over the town and ran it with fear of death. Her magic wand's spell was the simple accusation of witchcraft. Her power lied in the fact that judges believed her, and all the girls followed her. She was guilty of murder by lying to court, having an affair with a married man, and accusing simply for greed. Abigail lied to the courts on numerous occasions. "No, I cannot, I cannot stop my mouth; it's God's work I do." (Abigail 115) At this point she is trying to prove to the court that she is being bewitched. If she was bewitched, why would it be happening in court? The accused obviously would not want to prove her guilt in front of a judge with an edgy finger for signing death certificates. Also, Abigail lied to get some backing on her accusations by accusing two of the worst ladies in town of witches, as well as a black slave from Barbados. This was very believable, as these women held no social rank among the town. This has been a common way throughout history to get support for individuals and groups. The Nazi party in Germany accused Jews of all their economic woes. It gained backing among the party as they looked for blame, and Nazis gained from it power. Abigail is a skillful liar and a quality enemy. Abigail purposely hurt herself for evidence in court. "I have been hurt I have seen my blood runnin' out! I have been near to murdered everyday because I done my duty pointing out the Devil's people." (Abigail 108) She was very good about pinning guilt on others and the fact that she was the victim.
Long characterized as the wife of the second president and the mother of the sixth, Natalie Bober, in Abigail Adams witness to a Revolution, describes Abigail Adams as an accomplished woman in her own right. ... Abigail's letters also reveal that she was an advocate for independence and women's rights. ... This letter, as well as many others, express Abigail Adam's sentiments about independence and the rights of women and all people. ... Women such as Abigail Adams proved that they could take care of their families as well as work farms and run businesses. ... She drew primaril...
Abigail knows all the girls fear her and she uses this to her advantage. Abigail's paralysis allows the whole outcome of the witch trials to favor her. Abigail's selfishness also causes her to frequently lie in court. ... Abigail and John's affair mislead Abigail to believe that John loves her. ... complains Abigail, "Goody Proctor is a gossiping liar!" ...
It is also made apparent, earlier than Abigail's love for John is, that Abigail has a strong dislike for John's wife. ... Abigail remains forceful and influential throughout the play. ... The other girls being with Abigail would have also enforced people's belief of what Abigail was saying and made the play more realistic. ... Abigail is not in act four as she flees Salem with Mercy. ... All of the other girls follow Abigail's lead and Abigail's influence makes it very dramatic with Abigail, Mary and the other girls frantically shouting at each other. ...
The character Abigail Williams falsely accuses people of being witches in Salem, Massachusetts. ... Abigail hurts others around her by being selfish and blames people for her actions. ... Abigail knows that the people are on her side and they believe her lies. ... In this story Abigail makes several people suffer from her actions. ... Most people can not be completely honest and they do manipulate but not in a way that Abigail did. ...
The Curse of Abigail In Arthur Miller's, The Crucible, many horrific events take place. The events that occur are subject to be caused by a young girl at the age of 17, Abigail Williams. ... As the play begins, Abigail is found dancing in the forest by her Uncle Parris. ... As the play continues, Abigail's true self begins to emerge. ... The play continues and Abigail's plot of vengeance and evil progresses quickly. ...
A look at Abigail Williams Abigail Williams is the antagonist character in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. ... Abigail's main motivation is to win John Proctor. ... Abigail has many conflicts in this play. ... Abigail says to John, "It was all sport", (839). ... People like Abigail Williams are not admirable. ...
Abigail is able to make people believe anything she says. ... Not only is Abigail Williams convincing Salem but also she is convincing herself. ... Abigail's spiteful motif is causing mass hysteria and panic amongst Salem. People's lives are at risk all so that Abigail can get her own way. ... The last part of the statement is what Abigail has created, "hysteria". ...
Abigail Williams In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller Abigail Williams would have to be the leader of the witch-hunt. ... Abigail has a lot of people who are afraid of her because they know what kind of person she is and what kind of person she can be, evil. ... They are afraid of the unknown and they are willing to accept the first thing they hear about what happened, and that was Abigail's version. Since Abigail's uncle is a minister, has access to important people involved in the trials, which gives her more opportunity to voice what she thinks or has to say about ce...
