On page 1156, in Act 1, Abigail says, “I saw Sarah. Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!” This evidence proves how Abigail started to accuse a lot of people and took advantage of the situation to protect herself. Therefore, Abigail's ability to manipulate and exploit gives her power, showcasing her determination and willingness to do whatever it takes to protect her reputation. Over the course of the play, Abigail consistently deceives others to maintain control over the situation. She lies about seeing spirits and pretending to be attacked by supernatural forces. On page 1177, in Act 2, Cheever says, “[Paris] draw a needle out. And demandin’ of [Abigail] how she come to be so stabbed, she testify it were [Elizebeth] familiar spirit pushed it in.” This evidence exposes Abigail's deception by inventing false stories of being stabbed by Elizebeth's spirits and faking supernatural attacks to manipulate others. Another indication is when Mary Warren starts to tell the truth, Abigail falsely accuses her of bewitching
On page 1156, in Act 1, Abigail says, “I saw Sarah. Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil! I saw Bridget Bishop with the Devil!” This evidence proves how Abigail started to accuse a lot of people and took advantage of the situation to protect herself. Therefore, Abigail's ability to manipulate and exploit gives her power, showcasing her determination and willingness to do whatever it takes to protect her reputation. Over the course of the play, Abigail consistently deceives others to maintain control over the situation. She lies about seeing spirits and pretending to be attacked by supernatural forces. On page 1177, in Act 2, Cheever says, “[Paris] draw a needle out. And demandin’ of [Abigail] how she come to be so stabbed, she testify it were [Elizebeth] familiar spirit pushed it in.” This evidence exposes Abigail's deception by inventing false stories of being stabbed by Elizebeth's spirits and faking supernatural attacks to manipulate others. Another indication is when Mary Warren starts to tell the truth, Abigail falsely accuses her of bewitching