Character Analysis of The Crucible

These flashcards highlight key characters from the play 'The Crucible' along with their roles and actions.

John Proctor

Farmer who had an affair with Abigail, tries to expose the hysteria and save his wife, ultimately refuses to falsely confess and is executed.

Elizabeth Proctor

John's wife who fires Abigail after the affair, is accused of witchcraft, and lies in court to protect her husband.

Abigail Williams

Reverend Parris’s niece who leads false accusations, accuses Elizabeth Proctor, and runs away with stolen money.

Reverend Parris

Minister of Salem, fears damage to his reputation, supports witch trials to maintain authority.

Reverend John Hale

Minister and witchcraft expert who initially supports the trials but realizes the accusations are false and tries to save prisoners.

Deputy Governor Danforth

Judge of the court who runs the witch trials and orders executions despite doubtful evidence.

Mary Warren

Servant in the Proctor household who participates in accusations but ultimately turns against John Proctor under pressure.

Tituba

Parris’s enslaved servant, first accused of witchcraft who confesses under pressure and names others.

Rebecca Nurse

Respected elderly woman wrongfully accused of witchcraft, maintains her innocence and is executed.

Giles Corey

Elderly farmer who challenges the court, refuses to name a witness, and is pressed to death.

Martha Corey

Giles’s wife, accused of witchcraft for her independence and reading habits, ultimately executed.

Francis Nurse

Rebecca’s husband who tries to present evidence against the girls and is arrested for challenging the court.

Ezekiel Cheever

Court clerk responsible for delivering arrest warrants and recording confessions, represents blind obedience to authority.

Judge Hathorne

Judge who assists Danforth in interrogations and pressures the accused to confess.

Mercy Lewis

One of the accusing girls who follows Abigail's lead and later runs away with her.

Betty Parris

Parris’s daughter and one of the first girls accused of being bewitched, later joins accusations to avoid punishment.