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1 Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” MEET THE CHARACTERS

2 Reverend Samuel Parris
Religious man who is greedy and selfish. He worries about his life and reputation. Minister of Salem Controversial figure, not liked by all townspeople. Former failed businessman Insecure Father to Betty Uncle to Abigail

3 Reverend Samuel Parris.
Betty Parris 9 – 10 year old daughter of Reverend Samuel Parris. One of the first girls to be “afflicted”

4 Native slave from Barbados. Servant to Reverend Parris and Betty.
Tituba Native slave from Barbados. Servant to Reverend Parris and Betty. Slave to Reverend Parris Brought by Parris from Barbados Accused of witchcraft Names others in attempt to save herself

5 17- year-old niece to Reverend Parris. She is conniving, needy, and in
Abigail Williams 17- year-old niece to Reverend Parris. She is conniving, needy, and in love with John Proctor. An orphan who lives with her uncle Leads girls in accusations Used to work for the Proctor family

6 Teenager who works for the doctor.
Susanna Walcott Teenager who works for the doctor. Friend of Abigail Williams One of “afflicted” girls

7 Mrs. Ann Putnam Bitter wife of Thomas Putnam, who has lost all but 1 child. She is vengeful. Prominent citizen in Salem Jealous of Rebecca Nurse

8 Thomas Putnam The richest man in town. Citizen of Salem
Wealthy husband of Ann Putnam

9 Naked teen from forest, violent.
Mercy Lewis Naked teen from forest, violent. Servant the Putnam houshold Friend of Abigail Williams Is “afflicted”

10 Teenager who works for the Proctors. Nervous and high strung.
Mary Warren Teenager who works for the Proctors. Nervous and high strung. Friends with Abigail Williams Lead by others One of the “afflicted” girls

11 John Proctor A farmer and father of two who had an affair with Abigail Williams. He values family and a good reputation. The protagonist in the play A farmer in Salem Village Regrets his affair with Abigail Wishes to be restored with his wife

12 Rebecca Nurse An elderly woman known for her charity and kindness. Others go to her for advice. 72-year-old respected resident of Salem Appears to be a voice of reason and calm Has a large family

13 Old man who likes to stir up trouble
Giles Corey Old man who likes to stir up trouble and be in the middle 83-year-old gentleman Somewhat contentious Often sues neighbors A man of principles

14 Reverend John Hale A young religious man from Beverly. Has come to investigate/discover if witchcraft is being done. Wonders if accusations are false Expert on witches Called in by Parris to help resolve situation

15 A pious and hones farmer’s wife. She wants to do what is right.
Elizabeth Proctor A pious and hones farmer’s wife. She wants to do what is right. Wife to John Proctor Wants to support her husband Mother of 3 boys Dutiful and faithful Not given to displays of affection A good Puritan woman

16 Elderly husband of Rebecca Nurse
Francis Nurse Elderly husband of Rebecca Nurse Caring citizen of Salem Husband of Rebecca Nurse Kind, elderly man

17 A clerk at court who wants to be important. Used to be a tailor
Ezekiel Cheever A clerk at court who wants to be important. Used to be a tailor Serves warrants Arrests those accused Friend of John Proctor

18 Bailiff for the court, an average man of Salem.
Marshal Herrick Bailiff for the court, an average man of Salem. Citizen of Salem Town Constable of the jail Prone to drunkeness

19 He remains largely subservient to Deputy Governor Danforth.
Judge Hathorne He remains largely subservient to Deputy Governor Danforth. Presides over the Salem Witch Trials Ancestor of author Nathaniel Hawthorne Has the a tortuous mindset of witchcraft

20 Judge Danforth Deputy Governor of the Province. Controlling and Pompous. Believes in maintain authority. Deputy Governor of Massachusetts Presides over hearings Hard and suspicious man

21 Sarah Good One of the first women charged with witchery by the girls, confesses to witchcraft to save herself. Homeless woman She continues the charade with Tituba Comically claiming that Satan will take her and Tituba to Barbados.

22 One of the guard at the Salem.
Hopkins One of the guard at the Salem.

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