Examples Of Abigail's Transformation In The Crucible

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In Arthur Miller's, “The Crucible” Abigail Williams transforms throughout the play. Since Abigail is motivated by replacing Elizabeth her decision to accuse Elizabeth of being a witch transforms Abigail from spiteful to desperate by the end of the play. In the beginning of the play Abigail tells John that she is waiting for him every night(Miller 14). Abigail loves John even though he has a wife. She wants him to have another affair, and she’ll do anything to make that happen. This proves that Abigail loves John and is willing to wait for him no matter what. This also confirms that she also is willing to do anything for him even if he doesn’t love her back. Abigail states, “ I have a sense for heat, John and yours has drawn me to my window,

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