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What does Abigail Williams suggest about her character?
What does Abigail Williams suggest about her character?
What does Abigail threaten to do if her friends reveal their witchcraft?
What does Abigail threaten to do if her friends reveal their witchcraft?
She will come to them in the black of some terrible night and bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder them.
What does Abigail say to John when she tries to seduce him?
What does Abigail say to John when she tries to seduce him?
Give me a word, John. A soft word.
How does Abigail describe Elizabeth Proctor?
How does Abigail describe Elizabeth Proctor?
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Who does Abigail blame when she is accused of witchcraft?
Who does Abigail blame when she is accused of witchcraft?
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What does Abigail claim happens to her at night?
What does Abigail claim happens to her at night?
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What does Abigail declare regarding the light of God and the devil?
What does Abigail declare regarding the light of God and the devil?
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What does Abigail openly threaten Mr. Danforth?
What does Abigail openly threaten Mr. Danforth?
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How does Abigail react when accused of lying?
How does Abigail react when accused of lying?
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Study Notes
Abigail Williams Key Quotes Summary
- "with an endless capacity for dissembling" highlights her manipulative nature, suggesting she creates chaos and deceit effortlessly.
- Threatens to harm her friends to keep witchcraft a secret: "Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word..." demonstrating her cruelty and willingness to protect herself at others' expense.
- "Give me a word, John. A soft word." reflects her desperation for John Proctor's affection and illustrates her emotional instability.
- Describes Elizabeth Proctor as "a cold, snivelling woman," showing her open disdain and bitterness towards Elizabeth, whom she blames for her unfulfilled desires.
- When accused of witchcraft, she deflects blame onto Tituba, claiming, "She sends her spirit on me in church..." indicating her unwillingness to accept responsibility for her actions.
- Continues to avoid accountability with the statement, "She comes to me every night to go and drink blood!" emphasizing her self-serving attitude.
- Shows her desire for social acceptance and avoidance of blame by stating, "I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus! I danced for the devil." This reflects her attempt to redirect the focus onto others while grasping for attention.
- Threatens Danforth with, "Let you beware, Mr Danforth..." as her confidence in her power escalates, manipulating the fears of others to maintain control.
- When confronted by Hale, she deflects again, saying, "A wind, a cold wind, has come." This indicates her instinct to transfer suspicion onto others, revealing her selfishness and lack of trustworthiness.
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Explore key quotes from Abigail Williams in Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'. This quiz will help you understand her manipulative and cruel nature through significant excerpts. Ideal for students analyzing the character's role in the play.
