The daughter of Reverend Parris who is suspected of being bewitched

John Proctor having an affair with Abigail is an example of this sin.

The Crucible is this GENRE of literature

The PROTAGONIST, or main character, of The Crucible

"There be no blush about my name" says this character regarding his or her reputation.

Descriptions of the characters and setting can be found in this part of the play.

The ANTAGONIST, or character who causes conflict, of The Crucible

The type of government in which God is at the top, and then the priest/minister/reverend is the next religious authority

This character is the only person who is able to calm down Betty, which reveals his or her calm and holy nature.

The female character who lost seven children to what she suspects is witchcraft

Puritans held these TWO values as most important to them.

This character is worried that his wife has been reading books, and because of this, he has been unable to pray.

The character who is described as an intellectual and expert in his knowledge of witchcraft

Abigail threatening to "bring a pointy reckoning" and "make [the girls] wish [they] had never seen the sun go down" is an example of this theme.

This character mockingly tells Reverend Parris that he would like to join a faction against him.