The Crucible Act 3 Notes:

Judge Hathorne

The judge in the court scene who accuses Martha Corey of being a witch.

Giles Corey

Martha Corey's husband who tries to defend her and ends up being arrested.

Francis Nurse

Husband of a condemned woman who speaks out against the girls making accusations.

Mary Warren

Enters the court scene and admits to lying about the presence of the Devil and witches.

Elizabeth Proctor

John Proctor's wife who is accused of witchcraft but is allowed to live another year due to her pregnancy.

John Proctor

Defends his wife's innocence and admits to his affair with Abigail in court.

Danforth

Tries to show logic in the accusations by calling witchcraft an 'invisible crime.'

Abigail Williams

Manipulates the court and accuses others of witchcraft, causing chaos in the scene.

Reverend Hale

Quits the court due to losing faith in the justice system and realizing the town has gone mad.

Mary's Confession

Mary Warren confesses to lying and accuses Proctor of being the 'Devil's man' under pressure.