Causes Of Abigail Williams In The Crucible

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Abigail Williams was the main cause of Salem witch trials because Abigail was the first person to start accusing innocent people of witchcraft. Due to young Abigail actions, 20 innocent people took the calling of death for her actions. how many People do you know willing to lie and cheat the rules to get anything they want .? The fact that twenty people died all because of Abigail craving attention and wanting her own personal gain from accusing others of having spoken with the devil or witchery is insane. I blame Abigail for anything that has happened during the witch trials of Salem. To Begin with as a reader of the crucible you we could say that Abigail one of Abigail's biggest flaws was that she was a very lustful character. For example, …show more content…

For she said “ I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and bring pointy reckon that will shudder you” she was letting John know that one night she will come to him and inflict a terrifying and welcomed punishment or pain to his life. Do you think her feelings proctor caused her to start up the trail of Salem? John Proctor tells you Abby “ How do you call haven !! WHORE! WHORE!”. He’s asking Abigail why is she claiming to be a child of the lord and praise around Salem like a saint but in all actuality she really a …show more content…

Danforth the judge of the court said ": You misunderstand, sir; I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime. It is not just”. Danforth explains that he understands that Abigail was listening now but he just cant the ones alive who were also accused walk free because of the fact that some many others have died because of the allegations so he has to kill them too. If Danforth did kill the rest of the people how would Salem

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