|Analyze the way Miller presents the character of Abigail Williams? During this essay, I will present the main points involved in answering the proposed question. I will explore aspects of Abigail's personality and how she plays an important role in depicting the reasons for her actions. I will also analyze how Abigail's personality changes as the play progresses. I will summarize the points that have the most effect on her intentions and motivations and the effect she has on the characters in the play. I will support my arguments with quotes to justify its relevance. Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" is originally based on the Salem Witch Trials that took place in the late 1600s in the state of Massachusetts. The play also refers to the trials of communism that took place in America in the 1950s, during which Miller himself was questioned for his beliefs in McCarthyism. The play begins by introducing a girl named Betty, who is the daughter of Reverend Parris. She is shown lying motionless and supposedly bewitched, after being caught dancing naked in the forest with many other girls. Another girl found in the forest was Reverend Parris' niece, Abigail Williams. Later in the first scene we are introduced to Reverend Hale. He tries to free Betty from being supposedly possessed by "Satan". We are also introduced to John Proctor, a local farmer who was married to Elizabeth Proctor, but he committed adultery with Abigail Williams. This single act leads to a multitude of devastating events with extreme consequences. Later in the first act, the audience discovers that the girls are deceiving about their minor crimes in order to avoid punishment... middle of paper... and that they desire to marry him. The second act illustrates Abigail's increased insight, composure, and courage in securing Elizabeth Proctor's death, while also revealing her growing authority; and how his behavior (and the witchcraft trials) spiral out of control. In act two, Proctor's servant Mary Warren innocently gives Elizabeth a doll she sewed, with a needle stuck inside to keep her safe. Abigail, using this to her advantage, sticks a needle in her own stomach, claiming that Elizabeth's "familiar spirit" did it - a story "supported" by the needle in the doll. A court official recounts how Abigail screamed like a "stricken beast", emphasizing the authenticity of Abigail's behavior and the ease with which she manipulates influential court officials into telling them what they need to hear to to be able to pursue Elizabeth..

Essay / |Analyze the way Miller presents the character of Abigail Williams? During this essay, I will present the main points involved in answering the proposed question. I will explore aspects of Abigail's personality and how she plays an important role in depicting the reasons for her actions. I will also analyze how Abigail's personality changes as the play progresses. I will summarize the points that have the most effect on her intentions and motivations and the effect she has on the characters in the play. I will support my arguments with quotes to justify its relevance. Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" is originally based on the Salem Witch Trials that took place in the late 1600s in the state of Massachusetts. The play also refers to the trials of communism that took place in America in the 1950s, during which Miller himself was questioned for his beliefs in McCarthyism. The play begins by introducing a girl named Betty, who is the daughter of Reverend Parris. She is shown lying motionless and supposedly bewitched, after being caught dancing naked in the forest with many other girls. Another girl found in the forest was Reverend Parris' niece, Abigail Williams. Later in the first scene we are introduced to Reverend Hale. He tries to free Betty from being supposedly possessed by "Satan". We are also introduced to John Proctor, a local farmer who was married to Elizabeth Proctor, but he committed adultery with Abigail Williams. This single act leads to a multitude of devastating events with extreme consequences. Later in the first act, the audience discovers that the girls are deceiving about their minor crimes in order to avoid punishment... middle of paper... and that they desire to marry him. The second act illustrates Abigail's increased insight, composure, and courage in securing Elizabeth Proctor's death, while also revealing her growing authority; and how his behavior (and the witchcraft trials) spiral out of control. In act two, Proctor's servant Mary Warren innocently gives Elizabeth a doll she sewed, with a needle stuck inside to keep her safe. Abigail, using this to her advantage, sticks a needle in her own stomach, claiming that Elizabeth's "familiar spirit" did it - a story "supported" by the needle in the doll. A court official recounts how Abigail screamed like a "stricken beast", emphasizing the authenticity of Abigail's behavior and the ease with which she manipulates influential court officials into telling them what they need to hear to to be able to pursue Elizabeth..

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