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Which character claims that Abby should be ripped out of the world?
Upon hearing the charge, Elizabeth claims that Abigail is a murderer who must be ripped out of the world. Proctor rips up the warrant and tells Cheever that he will not give his wife to vengeance. When Hale insists that the court is just, Proctor calls him a Pontius Pilate.
Who said that Abigail should be ripped out of the world?
Elizabeth Proctor says, “that girl is murder! She must be ripped out of the world! “
Who does Abigail Williams dislike?
Readers will soon learn that Abigail did have an affair with John Proctor, but this moment shows how much Abigail hates Elizabeth Proctor as well as her willingness to lie. I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart.
Who is Abigail Williams jealous of?
Abigail’s Jealousy of Elizabeth Proctor intensifies in attempt to realize her desire for Elizabeth’s husband John Proctor. In order to save herself she accuses the innocent, without any sense of ethical violation. Abigail proves to be a selfish antagonist in The Crucible that shows no sense of right and wrong.
Who is the most powerful person in The Crucible?
Abigail Williams has the most power in The Crucible. Just one word from Abigail is enough to send an innocent person to their death if they are convicted as a witch. Abigail relishes her newfound power because as a young woman in a patriarchal, Puritan society, she’s never had any power before.
Who is the most honest character in The Crucible?
In a sense, The Crucible has the structure of a classical tragedy, with John Proctor as the play’s tragic hero. Honest, upright, and blunt-spoken, Proctor is a good man, but one with a secret, fatal flaw.
Why is Mary Warren so afraid of Abigail?
Why is Mary Warren afraid of telling the truth about Abigail, for herself and for John? Mary is afraid of telling the truth about Abigail because she thinks that Abigail will accuse her of witchery and then she will end up in jail awaiting a trial.
How is Abigail a villain?
Abigail is the antagonist of the play. She stands opposed to John Proctor, even though she claims to love him and want to be with him. Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and makes up lies that send both Proctors to jail, and John to his death. Abigail always acts selfishly and to save her own skin.
What are the two possible causes of Betty’s illness?
2. She is sick or supposedly bewitched or nothing: She is faking. 3. They think she has been bewitched too.
Who has the most power in Act 3 crucible?
Danforth has more power because Danforth is the Deputy Governor and Hathorne is only Salem’s judge.