1. Parris slave daughter niece Tituba Betty Abigail John Proctor Had an affair Thomas and Ann Putnam daughter Ruth Conjured spirits in the forest Dislike and distrust Reverend Hale Calls them to be free from Devil and to call out names of witched Distrust and dislike

2. Betty – daughter Abigail - niece Rev. Parris found the girls dancing in the forest shocking the girls (Betty and Ruth) Abigail drank blood to kill Elizabeth Proctor. Rev. Parris is greedy and afraid of losing his job; he’ll do anything to keep his position. Francis and Rebecca Nurse are respected in the community. Rebecca is accused of killing the Putnam’s babies. Francis approaches the court for Rebecca’s defense with a petition. All petitioners are called in for questioning/ arrested. Giles and Martha Corey are respected and well-liked in the community. Martha reads books and is accused of bewitching some pigs. Giles approaches the court for Martha’s defense with word that Putnam is killing people for land. Giles refuses to give name and is arrested/crushed to death. John and Elizabeth have 2 children but have an unstable marriage. Abigail was their maid, but she had an affair with John. Mary Warren replaces Abigail as the maid. Elizabeth is accused of stabbing a doll with a needle hurting Abigail. Elizabeth is pregnant. Elizabeth lies to save John’s reputation/life and condemns all/releases Abigail of responsibility. Thomas and Ann have one child, Ruth, after 7 have died after birth. Thomas is greedy and wants to own the land in the town for power. Ann sends Ruth to the forest to see who killed the babies. Ruth is caught dancing and goes into a comatose state. Ruth is the mouth for Mr. Putnam to “kill people” for their land.

3. John Proctor Elizabeth Proctor married Abigail Loves him Uses poppet to accuse Wants her dead Mary Warren In court together Servant and makes poppet Reverend Hale Questions Christian character of the home Martha Corey Rebecca Nurse COURT Accused of witchcraft

4. COURT Hale, Danforth, Sewell, Hathorne Abigail Thomas Putnam Giles Corey Francis Nurse John Proctor Mary Warren Elizabeth Proctor claims witchcraft against John to save self from court Goes to court to admit to faking Tries to withstand Abby’s influence but breaks under pressure Claims to be pregnant Called in for questioning of possible lechery and lies for John “God is dead!” Arrested for “evidence” of witchcraft Accidentally condemns Go to court for wives’ defense Claims he is killing people for land Arrests for contempt of court Threatens to leave court when questioned about adultery with Proctor

5. John Proctor Rebecca Nurse Martha Corey Hanged Judge Danforth Refuses to give name for the community Refuses to accept a lie in order to save his life Elizabeth Proctor Tells John that she is at fault and takes partial blame Rev. Hale Tries to persuade John to confess to save his life Tries to persuade her to get John to confess Rev. Parris Realizes John Proctor’s goodness, respect – guilt?

6. The Crucible by Arthur Miller ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Leader of the “possessed” girls JOHN PROCTOR (farmer) GILES COREY ELIZABETH PROCTOR REBECCA NURSE (Highly Respected) THOMAS PUTNAM (greedy Landowner) BETTY PARRIS REVERAND PARRIS (preacher) Supports Niece Father Follows Former Adulterous Lovers Friends Married Friends Enemies FRANCIS NURSE (Highly Respected) Married ANN PUTNAM (lost all but 1 child at birth) Married