How Did Abigail Williams Influence The Crucible

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Abigail Williams’ has not only held a tremendous influence over Salem, but she has changed the lives of many. Tituba was the first person she accused of witchcraft. She was the maid of Abigail’s uncle who was very kind to her. Since the accusations against her, she lost her job working for the family and she also received a bad reputation within the community. Tituba also had to confess to witchcraft so she wouldn’t be hanged, and that was a major decision she had to make. Elizabeth was another person who was accused of witchcraft by Abigail. “She wants me dead. I knew all week it would come to this! …and what of tomorrow? She will cry me out until they take me!” (Miller 1274). Elizabeth explains her concern about the accusation Abigail made

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