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This diary entry is written from the perspective of Abigail Williams, a character from Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible. It explores her motivations, thoughts, and actions, particularly her desire for John Proctor and her use of witchcraft. It helps students understand her character and the events of the play.
What's inside
- Abigail's desire for John Proctor
- Her use of witchcraft
- Her plans to remove Elizabeth Proctor
- Her thoughts on her actions and motivations
- Her diary entries and reflections
Who it is for: Students studying The Crucible by Arthur Miller. (High school)
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Summary
The diary of Abigail Williams from The Crucible is a character study. Students get an insight into her thoughts, motivations and actions.
Rationale
Abigail Williams is a main character in The Crucible. Her diary reveals her motivations and actions towards others, especially because of her love interests.
Personal thoughts
Abigail's diary entries show her thoughts on having an affair and doing forbidden actions. She writes about her desires and plans to be with John Proctor.
Witchcraft and influence
Abigail uses witchcraft to try to persuade John Proctor to love her. She also plans to use her influence over the community to achieve her goals.
Plans and consequences
Abigail writes about her plans to get John Proctor to herself. She considers the consequences but is determined to achieve her goals.
Key terms
- Diary
- A personal record of Abigail's thoughts, wishes and secret actions.
- Witchcraft
- Forbidden actions performed in the forest to make wishes come true.
- John Proctor
- A married man in the village whom Abigail desires.
- Influence
- Abigail's ability to affect the lives of others in the community.
- Puritan society
- The society in which Abigail lives, where certain actions are forbidden.
- Tituba
- A person who performs witchcraft with Abigail and the other girls.
Questions this document helps with
- How does Abigail's diary reveal her motivations?
- What forbidden actions does Abigail perform?
- How does Abigail plan to achieve her goals?
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