Immediately, she refers to her as ‘a gossiping liar’, ‘bitter’ and ‘a cold snivelling woman’. Abigail’s treachery can be discovered from the first chapter where Parris asks Abigail to confess about any misconduct that may have caused her sacking by John Proctors wife. He knows that Abigail’s intention is to win him back, even if it means killing Elizabeth. This would save those accused of witchcraft (such as Rebecca Nurse who was accused by Mrs. Adultery is against the laws of Salem’s theocracy (as it is against the Decalogue) so, if Abigail told the village of their affair, his reputation would be destroyed which would result in him being sent to the gallows.Īlthough his hot-headed temper and one fatal mistake makes him seem the antihero, it also provides him with the great burning passion needed to break open the truth that Abigail divulged to him: the girls were faking sickness and witchcraft is a lie. The fact he committed adultery with Abigail means she has the power to control him. He is a proud and powerful man, much respected in the village. His refusal to open up about Abigail’s lying (which she admits in Betty’s bedroom) allows Abigail to whip the village of Salem into a frenzy – accusing anyone and everyone of witchcraft. John Proctor Ultimately, John Proctor is a key part of the Crucible.
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