How would you describe Abigail Williams? a. Shy b. Controlling c. Angry d. Deceitful, deceiving e. Kind f. Manipulative g. Beautiful

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Chanel Olsen

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15 June, 21:23

How would you describe Abigail Williams? a. Shy b. Controlling c. Angry d. Deceitful, deceiving e. Kind f. Manipulative g. Beautiful

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Noel Bright · Answer 1

F. Manipulative

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Abigail Williams is a manipulative character in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible." Miller illustrates this through the stage directions in Act One. It states, " ... an endless capacity for dissembling." (Miller 1130). This trait is how Abigail avoids conflict throughout the entire play. Additionally in Act Two, she increases her exploitation to a prodigious scale. During this act, Abigail pulls a needle from her stomach claiming that it was Elizabeth Proctor's spirit trying to kill her; therefore, causing Elizabeth to be arrested for witch craft at the end of the act (Miller 1176-1177). This example is the first time that the audience learns that the increase of Abigail's power has a direct correlation to the rising action in the play. Abigail uses power and manipulation throughout the play to get what she wants and make people fear her.