What do others think of Abigail?
What do others think of Abigail?
Abigail becomes a feared individual. At first, she is treated like some saint because she has taken the lead in the accusations of witchcraft, as Elizabeth states in Act ll: —Mary Warren speak of Abigail as though she were a saint, to hear her.
Who did Abigail sleep with in the crucible?
John Proctor
What motivates Abigail in The Crucible?
Throughout the hysteria, Abigail’s motivations never seem more complex than simple jealousy and a desire to have revenge on Elizabeth Proctor. The language of the play is almost biblical, and Abigail seems like a biblical character—a Jezebel figure, driven only by sexual desire and a lust for power.
Is John Proctor in love with Abigail?
John’s feelings for Abigail are not entirely clear to us at the beginning of the play. He spends time with her in the first act, and is kind to her, although he also makes it clear that he is not going to resume their affair.
What is unusual about the doll that Mary gave to Elizabeth?
What is unusual about the doll that Mary Warren makes for Elizabeth? The needle was placed right where the needle was “found” in Abigail’s stomach. She is not innocent and trustworthy anymore and she is very gullible, following everything Abigail says for her to do.
Who comes to the house to question the proctors?
Hale
What is ironic about John’s omission?
What is ironic about this omission? John had an affair with Abigail. What news do Giles Corey and Frances Nurse tell John Proctor? That Elizabeth is being accused of murder.
Why is irony used in the crucible?
Miller employs dramatic irony, situational irony, and hyperbole to exemplify the danger that can occur if unjust accusations continue, thus making the audience see the parallels in their own lives. Arthur Miller uses dramatic irony in The Crucible to show/demonstrate the damage that the accusations can do.