Characters: Abigail Williams (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Abigail Williams's age
Abigail Williams's age
17 years old
Abigail's relation to Rev. Parris
Abigail's relation to Rev. Parris
His niece
Abigail's former job
Abigail's former job
Servant in Proctor household
Abigail's role in The Crucible
Abigail's role in The Crucible
Primary antagonist
Abigail's defining trait
Abigail's defining trait
Willingness to lie & manipulate
Abigail's nature (2 traits)
Abigail's nature (2 traits)
Manipulative & vindictive
Abigail's primary motivation
Abigail's primary motivation
Obsessive love for John Proctor
Abigail's past relationship w/ John Proctor
Abigail's past relationship w/ John Proctor
Had an affair with him
Abigail's feelings towards Elizabeth Proctor
Abigail's feelings towards Elizabeth Proctor
Jealousy & hatred
How Abigail tries to remove Elizabeth
How Abigail tries to remove Elizabeth
Accuses her of witchcraft
Who does Abigail initially accuse?
Who does Abigail initially accuse?
Tituba
What do Abigail's actions trigger?
What do Abigail's actions trigger?
The Salem witch trials
How does Abigail control the other girls?
How does Abigail control the other girls?
Uses fear
What does Abigail do at the end?
What does Abigail do at the end?
Flees Salem
What dangers does Abigail represent?
What dangers does Abigail represent?
Unchecked ambition, jealousy & manipulation