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Characterization is important to all works of literature because it reveals the personality and motivations of the character. In Arthur Millers’ drama The Crucible several characters become important to the story. One important character in The Crucible is Abigail Williams. Abigail Williams is one of the original and foremost accusers in the Salem witch trials of 1692. Her accusations claimed the live of many innocent victims in Salem, Massachusetts.
Abigail’s motivation toward her attributions were because of a secret past relationship between her and John Proctor. While John Proctor was married to Elizabeth Proctor, he had a short-term affair with Abigail Williams. Afterwards John refused to leave his wife for Abigail or have a relationship with her. This made Abigail furious and when in court she testified Elizabeth Proctor as a witch, along with anyone else who tried to save her, in hopes of one day being with John Proctor.
During trials Abigail would lead a group of......

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