|Analyze the ways Miller presents the character of Abigail Williams? Throughout this essay I will introduce the main points involved in answering the posed question. I will explore some aspects of Abigail's personality and how this plays an important role in portraying the reasons for her actions. I will also analyze the ways in which Abigail's personality changes through the progression of the play. I will summarize which points have the greatest effect on his intentions and motivations and the effect it has on the characters in the play. I will support my reasons with quotes to justify their relevance. Arthur Miller's play titled “The Crucible” was originally based on the Salem witch trials that occurred in the late 1600s in the state of Massachusetts. The show also refers to the 1950s communism trials that took place in America, in which Miller himself was interrogated for his beliefs in McCarthyism. The show begins by introducing a girl named Betty, who is the daughter of Reverend Parris. She is shown lying motionless and presumably haunted, after being caught dancing naked in the forest along with numerous other girls. Another girl found in the forest was Reverend Parris' niece, named Abigail Williams. Later in the first scene we are introduced to Reverend Hale. He is trying to free Betty from being supposedly possessed by "Satan". We are also introduced to John Proctor, a local farmer married to Elizabeth Proctor, who nevertheless committed adultery with Abigail Williams. This single act leads to a great deal of devastating events with extreme consequences. Later in the first act, the audience discovers that the girls behave deceitfully regarding their minor crimes to avoid being punished... middle of paper... and wish to marry her. The second act illustrates Abigail's increased shrewdness, composure, and fortitude in ensuring Elizabeth Proctor's death, while also revealing her growing authority; and how his behavior (and witchcraft trials) are spiraling out of control. In the second act, Proctor's servant Mary Warren innocently gives Elizabeth a doll she has sewn, with a needle stuck inside for safekeeping. Abigail, using this to her advantage, sticks a needle in her 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", highlighting the authenticity of Abigail's acting and the ease with which she manipulates influential court officials by telling them what they need to hear, in order to prosecute Elizabeth.

Topic > |Analyze the ways Miller presents the character of Abigail Williams? Throughout this essay I will introduce the main points involved in answering the posed question. I will explore some aspects of Abigail's personality and how this plays an important role in portraying the reasons for her actions. I will also analyze the ways in which Abigail's personality changes through the progression of the play. I will summarize which points have the greatest effect on his intentions and motivations and the effect it has on the characters in the play. I will support my reasons with quotes to justify their relevance. Arthur Miller's play titled “The Crucible” was originally based on the Salem witch trials that occurred in the late 1600s in the state of Massachusetts. The show also refers to the 1950s communism trials that took place in America, in which Miller himself was interrogated for his beliefs in McCarthyism. The show begins by introducing a girl named Betty, who is the daughter of Reverend Parris. She is shown lying motionless and presumably haunted, after being caught dancing naked in the forest along with numerous other girls. Another girl found in the forest was Reverend Parris' niece, named Abigail Williams. Later in the first scene we are introduced to Reverend Hale. He is trying to free Betty from being supposedly possessed by "Satan". We are also introduced to John Proctor, a local farmer married to Elizabeth Proctor, who nevertheless committed adultery with Abigail Williams. This single act leads to a great deal of devastating events with extreme consequences. Later in the first act, the audience discovers that the girls behave deceitfully regarding their minor crimes to avoid being punished... middle of paper... and wish to marry her. The second act illustrates Abigail's increased shrewdness, composure, and fortitude in ensuring Elizabeth Proctor's death, while also revealing her growing authority; and how his behavior (and witchcraft trials) are spiraling out of control. In the second act, Proctor's servant Mary Warren innocently gives Elizabeth a doll she has sewn, with a needle stuck inside for safekeeping. Abigail, using this to her advantage, sticks a needle in her 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", highlighting the authenticity of Abigail's acting and the ease with which she manipulates influential court officials by telling them what they need to hear, in order to prosecute Elizabeth.