Girls in the Woods
At the start of the play, this girl has fallen into a trance. She is assumed to be possessed and screams upon hearing the Lord's name.
What is Betty Parris?
This man is the new minister in Salem. He preaches hellfire and is very concerned with his reputation.
Who is Rev. Parris?
She is the Parris's slave from Barbados.
Who is Tituba?
This girl is the oldest and the presumed leader of the group. She witnessed her parents murder. She had an alleged affair with John Proctor.
Who is Abigail?
He is the first villager to instigate a witch hunt. He is the father of one child, six others having died at birth.
Who is Thomas Putnam?
She has had six children die at childbirth. She blames Sarah Osburn for the death of the other children.
Who is Ann Putnam?
This girl delivers the news to Rev. Parris that the doctor can find no medical reason for Betty's illness.
Who is Susanna Walcott?
He had an alleged affair with Abigail but now wants nothing to do with her. He doesn't attend church.
Who is John Proctor?
This may have been the reason Thomas Putnam named Sarah Osburn as a witch.
What is because she was the Putnam's midwife?
This girl is the Proctor's current servant.
Who is Mary Warren?
He provides the comic relief in the play. He is worried his wife is reading "strange books." He has been involved in many lawsuits concerning land ownership.
Who is Giles Corey?
Who is Ruth Putnam?
He is an expert on demonic arts. He tells others not to look to superstitions.
Who is Rev. Hale?