The Crucible Study Guide

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A former lover of John Proctor; initiates the witch trials by falsely accusing others of witchcraft.

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Abigail Williams

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The protagonist of the play; a farmer who has an affair.

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John Proctor

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A wealthy, influential person in Salem; acts as a magistrate during the witch trials.

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Judge Danforth

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An old person who challenges the court and is pressed to death with heavy stones.

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Giles Corey

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A respected elder in the community who is unjustly accused of witchcraft.

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Rebecca Nurse

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Who is accused of witchcraft but spared because of her pregnancy?

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Elizabeth Proctor

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Who is known for their expertise in witchcraft, comes to assist in the trials, but later denounces them?

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Reverend John Hale

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concerned about their reputation; minister of Salem

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Reverend Parris

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a Barbadian slave who works for the Parris family

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Tituba

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Who becomes a key witness in the witch trials and is an official of the court?

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Mary Warren

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