The Crucible Characters

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Protagonist

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John Proctor

Front

Central character in a story

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Protagonist

Front

Creates conflict for main character

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Antagonist

Front

Local farmer, stern, hates hypocrisy, affair with Abigail Williams

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John Proctor

Front

Servant of Proctor household, affair with husband, fired by Elizabeth Proctor

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Abigail Williams

Front

Expert on witchcraft

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John Hale

Front

Supremely virtuous, but often cold

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Elizabeth Proctor

Front

Minister of Salem's church, paranoid and power-hungry

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Reverend Parris

Front

Wise and respected woman in Salem

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Rebecca Nurse

Front

Stern, practical man; values court's dignity over justice

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Deputy Governor Danforth