Why does Abigail accuse Tituba and Ruth of conjuring spirits?
a) Abigail accuses Tituba because she feels others will think witchcraft is something Tituba would likely be involved in. Also, Tituba is a slave who is outside of their community and is considered different and is also in a powerless position because she is a slave, so it is likely Abigail will be believed.
Why are both Ann Putnam and Abigail interested in Tituba’s conjuring?
Why are both Mrs. Putnam and Abigail interested in Tituba’s “conjuring”? Mrs. Putnam wants to know the fate of her dead babies; Abigail wants to make a charm to kill Mrs.
What two things can elizabeth not do for John?
What two things does Elizabeth say she is unable to do for John? She cannot judge John or forgive him. Why does Danforth want a written confession from Proctor? It will travels the courts power and persuade others to confess.
What is John’s excuse for confessing to witchcraft?
13. What is John’s excuse for confessing? Answer: He says that he has been thinking that he would “confess” because he wants his life.
His last words were “more weight.” Proctor asks Elizabeth if she thinks that he should confess.
Who dies at the end of the Crucible?
The Crucible ends with John Proctor marching off to a martyr’s death. By refusing to lie and confess to witchcraft, he sacrifices his life in the name of truth. At the end of the play, Proctor has in some way regained his goodness.
What does Abigail do when suspicion that she might be pretending falls on her?
What does Abigail do when suspicion that she might be pretending falls on her? Abigail says there is a cold wind. The other girls join in and say that Mary is sending a shadow on them. What does John Proctor do to discredit her?
Who said the pure in heart need no lawyers?
Danforth to Proctor
Who said she is blackening my name in the village?
ABIGAIL
How does Abigail threaten Judge Danforth?
After Mary Warren admits that her and her peers have only been pretending to be victimized by witches, Danforth dares to gently question Abigail. She responds by threatening him: “Let you beware, Mr. Danforth. She is implying that if he questions her, she will accuse him of witchcraft of involvement with the Devil.
Abigail talks to the bird and asks it why it has come, begs it to leave her alone, and calls it “Mary” ” Abigail is trying to incriminate Mary Warren by making the judges think that she is sending out her spirit on Abigail and the girls in the form of a yellow bird that is trying to attack them.
Why does Abigail claim a cold wind has struck her?
Why does Abigail claim a cold wind has struck her? What is she trying to achieve? Abigail does this because John was very close to closing in on her, and she claimed a cold wind struck her. She is trying to stop Danforth from probing in anymore before she gets in trouble.
What has happened to Abigail Williams at the beginning of Act 4?
In Act 4 it’s revealed that Abigail has run away and stolen money from her uncle (and so her reputation takes a hit in her absence), but since she is no longer in Salem, it doesn’t really matter for her. Abigail breaks into her uncle’s lockbox, steals all his money, and leaves Salem with Mercy Lewis.
Why is Reverend Parris worried about his reputation?
Why is Parris so worried about the evidence of witchcraft being discovered in his own house? Parris wants to remain minister and fears any evidence that may harm his reputation. What does Rebecca Nurse think is wrong with the girls? Putnam so eager to prove there is witchcraft in the village?
Why does Mary change her story and accuse Proctor?
It is obvious that Danforth thinks Proctor is a liar, and Mary takes the opportunity to accuse him, knowing that she will be believed, just as Abigail knew that Abigail would be when she initially accused Tituba, a slave, of witchcraft. This is certainly an opinion question but it can be proven by facts in the story.
Why is Mary Warren afraid of Abigail?
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. Also, if she tells the truth, then she would be going against the young girl’s group dynamic and then risk being accused.
Mary’s ultimately spineless nature is revealed in the court scene, when under pressure of being hanged she once again flips, accusing John Proctor of witchcraft and Devil-worship. While Mary causes a lot of harm in the play, she lacks Abigail’s maliciousness. She’s just a weak girl who gets in way over her head.
How does Mary Warren abuse her power?
Mary Warren abuses her power because she wants to save herself. Abigail’s abuse of power comes from her desire to get Elizabeth hanged so she can marry John Proctor. Abigail believes that John Proctor has feelings for her, from their previous affair.
How is Mary Warren used by both sides?
Mary Warren is a pawn throughout the entire play. Mary is used by Abigail Williams to cast guilt on Elizabeth Proctor by bringing a poppet into her house. The poppet has a pin in it, and it is used as evidence to prove that Elizabeth harmed Abigail with the pin and the doll.
Does Mary Warren believe in witchcraft?
So at this point, Mary believes in witches, and believes that she has helped point one out to the courts. She felt bodily discomfort, and attributed it to witchcraft. She is still upset that a woman will be hanged for it though. Later, in act three, we see her turn back on this belief.
Why is Mary Warren weak?
Mary Warren’s weaknesses are nurtured by fear. Mary is afraid of Abigail Williams, the leader of “the pack” of girls involved in the witch scandal, who has physically threatened her and the rest of the girls. She does not have the confidence needed to stand up to Abigail and do what is right.
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