Abigail To Blame In The Crucible

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“Let you beware, Mr. Danforth. Think you to be so mighty that the power of Hell may not turn your wits? Beware of it! There is”-Suddenly, from an accusatory attitude, her face turns, looking into the air above-it is truly frighten. (Miller 1145) The court believed there was witchcraft in Salem. Abigail and the girls, who danced naked in the forest, are accused of being witches. They named other innocent people who were later hanged, Abigail escaped. On the other hand, John Proctor is the most to blame. If he did not fancy Abigail and started having an affair with her, nothing would happen. In my opinion, Abigail is the most to blame for deaths in “The Crucible” because of her selfishness. She accused Elizabeth Proctor, John’s wife, of witchcraft …show more content…
She ordered Mary Warren a poppet with a needle inside, and give it to Elizabeth. Then, Abigail hurt herself with a needle, and proceeded to lie to the court saying that Elizabeth is a witch. (Miller 1117) She is crazy by loving John Procter, destroying his family, and trying to get rid of his wife too. However, this is not the only instance in which Abigail Williams shows she is the most to blame. Finally, Abigail is proven to be guilty party when she used her power in the court. Abigail and her troop used the powers and the court believed every single words they said. She pretended to be cold and see a yellow bird. (Miller 1145) She is mean, jealous, and insane, she does not think of right or wrong. This is one of the many examples that prove the selfish girl is to blame. In conclusion, Abigail Williams holds the most blame in the crucible. Abigail shows that she does not have feelings by making the doll, when she was caught dancing naked and accused Tituba, and as well as when she abused her power in the court. “Because it is my name! Because I can not have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul, leave me my name.” John Proctor said. (Miller

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