Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 A time of vengeance and power. The Crucible Review Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 A time of vengeance and power.

Characters Abigail Williams- Niece of Reverend Parris, in love with John Proctor. She is the first of the girls to cry witch. Judge Danforth- Deputy Governor, and judge of the witch trials.

Characters (cont.) Thomas Putnam- Most wealthy citizen in Salem. His daughter, Ruth, accuses others of being witches. He is greedy and not well liked. Tituba- slave of Rev. Parris. Accused of doing witchcraft with the girls. Believed to talk to spirits.

Characters (cont.) Giles Corey- Wife is accused of witchcraft. Well versed in the law. Pressed to death rather than make a plea. Last words: “more weight.” Mary Warren- Servant to the Proctors. Accuses others of witchcraft, but briefly changes her mind.

Characters (cont.) Reverend Hale- Minister of Beverly. Expert on witches, goes from believing there are witches in Salem to knowing it is a hoax. Rebecca Nurse- Mother of eleven, well respected. Accused of witchcraft.

Characters (cont.) Ann Putnam- Lost seven babies shortly after birth and blames others for their loss. Reverend Parris- Minister in Salem. Paranoid that others are working against him. His daughter and niece accuse others of witchcraft. More concerned about his reputation than his child.

Characters (cont.) Ruth Putnam- Goes to Tituba for help about her dead siblings. Is shocked when she is caught dancing in the woods with Tituba. Accuses others of witchcraft. Elizabeth Proctor- Accused of being a witch, but not put to death (pregnant). Despite the fact her husband thinks she “cannot lie” she lies about his affair and ends up condemning him.

Characters (cont.) John Proctor- A farmer who had an affair with Abigail he broke it off and says Abigail “will be put in the stocks by the time [she] is twenty.” When asked to recite his commandments, he forgets “adultery.” Does not like Rev. Parris.

Which Side Were They On? Abigail Williams Betty Parris Ruth Putnam Accuser Accused Abigail Williams Betty Parris Ruth Putnam Mary Warren Susanna Walcott Mercy Lewis Ann Putnam Elizabeth Proctor Tituba Rebecca Nurse Sarah Goode Sarah Osborne George Jacobs Martha Corey

How to Survive If accused of witchcraft, a person had two choices: Deny the charge, have all their possessions (land) taken, and be put to death by hanging. (or) Admit to being a witch and cooperate with the trial. Many confessed to avoid death. Rev. Hale tries to get Elizabeth to convince her husband, John, to falsely confess

Who Survived this Mess? Abigail Williams Judge Danforth Thomas Putnam Alive Dead Abigail Williams Judge Danforth Thomas Putnam Elizabeth Proctor Mary Warren Reverend Hale Ann Putnam Reverend Parris John Proctor Giles Corey