How is deception shown in the crucible?
By Arthur Miller Abigail lies about her ability to see spirits, as do the other girls; Proctor is deceitful first for cheating on his wife and then for hiding it; and the judge and lieutenant governor and ministers lie to themselves and everybody else in saying that they serve the cause of God’s justice.
What is the relationship between Abigail and Parris?
Abigail is also Reverend Parris’s niece (and so Betty Parris’s cousin); she lives with the Parris family because her parents were killed by a local American Indian tribe.
What do Parris and Proctor argue about?
Proctor criticizes Parris for preaching about money rather than God. Putnam, Proctor, and Giles Corey argue with Parris about his salary and his expectations as the minister of Salem. Parris claims that a faction within Salem is determined to get rid of him. The men begin discussing lawsuits and land rights.
What’s Mrs Putnam’s problem Who does she blame her problems on why does she blame this person?
Putnam blames Goody Osburn for the deaths of three of her children. The other four babies who did not survive infancy were under Rebecca Nurse’s care, which is why Mrs. Putnam is particularly suspicious of her.
Why does Putnam dislike Parris?
Putnam opposes Parris because of a long held grudge about his wife’s brother-in-law not becoming minister of Salem. He would have had power over his wife’s brother-in-law, and when people broke away from the town, they took their land with them.
Does the crucible promote lying?
Hover for more information. The Crucible does not promote lying. In fact, Abigail, who is largely responsible for the vicious accusations and subsequent trials that take place in Salem during the fictionalized account of the witch trials, is the villain of the play.
Who is the most guilty in the crucible?
Abigail Williams
Why is Abigail so dark?
What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they tell about the casting of spells in the woods. She is so dark because she saw her own parents murdered so she feels like she is capable of doing it to the girls.