A fundamental and timeless part of literature from the Salem Witch Trials to the Red Scare to present day Disney movies, evil antagonists provide a source of conflict for a story. Author, Arthur Miller instills villain qualities in one of his main characters, Abigail. The Crucible, a story written about the Salem Witch Trials, demonstrated the power of those who strived for it compared to the outcasts living in Salem during those times. In charge of accusing men and woman of appearing with the devil, the main character, Abigail, resembles an evil antagonist. Abigail’s core values and traits mirror those of various Disney villains. Abigail’s omnipotent power throughout The Crucible reflects Maleficent's talent. Maleficent, the most powerful fairy, uses magic to harm others due to her hate and desire for revenge. As a child, Aurora obtains a curse cast by
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Banished from ruling the seas with her brother, King Triton, Ursula retaliates seeking revenge and lures his daughter into her cave to capture her soul. Even though she did not get banished from her town, Abigail seeks revenge just as Ursula did. Mary Warren comes to the courthouse to testify that she has not seen spirits and, “none of [Abigail and her friends] have seen these things either” (515). After hearing that she might lose her power, Abigail seeks vengeance on Mary. Just as Ursula tries to take King Triton’s daughter, Abigail tries to take Mary Warren’s freedom by accusing her of coinciding with the devil. Abigail also seeks revenge on Elizabeth Proctor due to Elizabeth throwing her out after hearing about the relationship she had with her husband, John. While in the woods conjuring spirits, Abigail, “drank a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife” (468). Abigail wants Elizabeth dead after she threw her out, allowing Abigail to continue her relationship with John. Vengeance appears in the actions of both Ursula and
Banished from ruling the seas with her brother, King Triton, Ursula retaliates seeking revenge and lures his daughter into her cave to capture her soul. Even though she did not get banished from her town, Abigail seeks revenge just as Ursula did. Mary Warren comes to the courthouse to testify that she has not seen spirits and, “none of [Abigail and her friends] have seen these things either” (515). After hearing that she might lose her power, Abigail seeks vengeance on Mary. Just as Ursula tries to take King Triton’s daughter, Abigail tries to take Mary Warren’s freedom by accusing her of coinciding with the devil. Abigail also seeks revenge on Elizabeth Proctor due to Elizabeth throwing her out after hearing about the relationship she had with her husband, John. While in the woods conjuring spirits, Abigail, “drank a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife” (468). Abigail wants Elizabeth dead after she threw her out, allowing Abigail to continue her relationship with John. Vengeance appears in the actions of both Ursula and