Characters
Parris' slave from Barbados and was accused of conjuring spirits and being a witch.
Tituba
Parris' niece. Her parents were killed by Indians so she lived with Parris.
Abigail Williams
The servant in the Proctor household and a member of Abigail’s group of girls. She is a timid girl, easily influenced by those around her.
A judge who presides, along with Danforth, over the witch trials.
Judge Hathorne
When Mary Warren says that she pretended to faint in court, what is she asked to do?
Faint again, but she fails.
Parris' daughter. She had a fit and the only explanation is the presence of witchcraft.
Betty Parris
Elizabeth Proctor’s husband. Had an affair with Abigail Williams.
John proctor
A man from Salem who acts as clerk of the court during the witch trials. He is upright and determined to do his duty for justice.
Ezekiel Cheever
The marshal of Salem.
Herrick
What does Hale do at the end of the trial?
Quits the court.
A young minister reputed to be an expert on witchcraft.
Reverend Hale
John Proctor’s wife. Fired Abigail when she discovered that her husband was having an affair with Abigail.
Elizabeth Proctor
An elderly but feisty farmer in Salem, famous for his tendency to file lawsuits.
Giles Corey
One of the girls in Abigail’s group. Runs away with Abigail.
Mercy Lewis
Does Elizabeth deny or tell the truth about John.
Denies and it makes them both "liars."
The minister of Salem’s church. Many of the townsfolk, especially John Proctor, dislike him, and he is very concerned with building his position in the community.
Reverend Parris
Francis Nurse’s wife. She falls victim when the Putnams accuse her of witchcraft and she refuses to confess.
Rebecca Nurse
A wealthy, influential citizen of Salem, holds a grudge against Francis Nurse for preventing Putnam’s brother-in-law from being elected to the office of minister.
Thomas Putnam
Giles Corey’s third wife. Her reading habits lead to her arrest and conviction for witchcraft.
Martha Corey
What does John proctor shout at the end of Act 3?
"God is dead!"
A wealthy, influential man in Salem. A well respected by most people in Salem, but he is an enemy of Thomas Putnam and his wife.
Francis Nurse
The deputy governor of Massachusetts and the presiding judge at the witch trials.
Judge Danforth
Thomas Putnam’s wife. Has given birth to eight children, but only Ruth Putnam survived.
Ann Putnam
The author of the book.
Arthur Miller
What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth?
Elizabeth is Pregnant.