Examples Of Abigail Williams In The Crucible

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The Sins of Abigail Williams In the play, The Crucible, the young girl Abigail Williams is known as the main antagonist, and for very good reason. By lying, threatening, and starting the entire situation this play is based on, then it will be easy to see why. Throughout the entire play, her only concern was avoiding a noose, and she was willing to have many others take her place. It’s abundantly clear that Abigail's only goal was to do what she pleased and avoid prosecution for her actions. Take for example, when she slept with John Proctor, claiming she loved him, and had John’s wife, Elizabeth, persecuted as a witch, ignoring her pregnancy. This, of course, is after she organizes a love potion making ceremony and drinks animal blood, which

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