Salem was a town with pure and hardworking Puritans. British Protestants would go out to farm their land and feed their cattle. A good Puritan could work hard and be faithful his or her entire life, but if accused of witchcraft their lives could take a turn for the worse. There were many candidates in Salem potentially deciding the lives of honest Puritans. The ultimate responsibility for the death of innocent Puritans is borne by Abigail. She falsely accused people of witchcraft of her self-satisfaction, sought revenge against Elizabeth Procter wanting John to be her husband, and lied to people of significant influence ultimately killing innocent Puritans.
Abigail is a wicked woman; she blames innocent puritans for having affiliations with the devil with no physical evidence to make …show more content…
She feels John Proctor is her only soulmate and is willing to anyone to achieve her goal. Abigail tells John “She is blackening my name in the village! She is telling lies about me! She is a cold sniveling woman and you bend to her! Let her turn you like a…?”(Miller 1258-1358). Abigail attempts to lure John with her deadly charms, but John refuses her offer. Abigail is blinded by rage and cannot accept John’s choice to make a rational decision. Abigail chooses to blame Elizabeth for all her misfortune. Inside Abigail is black and impure seeking revenge against Elizabeth without a care of how many innocent puritans will die. Cheever reveals who framed Elizabeth ”Why, Abigail Williams charge her”(Miller 1258-1358). Further proof of Abigail’s evil intentions to kill Elizabeth Proctor, a wicked witch on the inside caring only about herself. This woman is to be held accountable for the countless deaths of moral puritans. Abigail’s pursue John’s heart has led her to be a mischievous character. Many faithful Puritans of Salem have suffered because of Abigail’s determination for John
Abigail is a wicked woman; she blames innocent puritans for having affiliations with the devil with no physical evidence to make …show more content…
She feels John Proctor is her only soulmate and is willing to anyone to achieve her goal. Abigail tells John “She is blackening my name in the village! She is telling lies about me! She is a cold sniveling woman and you bend to her! Let her turn you like a…?”(Miller 1258-1358). Abigail attempts to lure John with her deadly charms, but John refuses her offer. Abigail is blinded by rage and cannot accept John’s choice to make a rational decision. Abigail chooses to blame Elizabeth for all her misfortune. Inside Abigail is black and impure seeking revenge against Elizabeth without a care of how many innocent puritans will die. Cheever reveals who framed Elizabeth ”Why, Abigail Williams charge her”(Miller 1258-1358). Further proof of Abigail’s evil intentions to kill Elizabeth Proctor, a wicked witch on the inside caring only about herself. This woman is to be held accountable for the countless deaths of moral puritans. Abigail’s pursue John’s heart has led her to be a mischievous character. Many faithful Puritans of Salem have suffered because of Abigail’s determination for John