The Crucible

Main Characters and Their Development

• John Proctor: The main character, a farmer who struggles with his own conscience and societal pressure. Initially, he hides his sin of adultery but ultimately decides to confess to preserve his honor and truth.
• Elizabeth Proctor: John Proctor's wife, who is initially cold and distrustful of her husband due to his infidelity, but over the course of events, she forgives him and supports him in difficult times.
• Abigail Williams: The main antagonist, Reverend Parris's niece, who starts the witch hunt to get rid of Elizabeth Proctor and be with John. She manipulates those around her and lies to achieve her goals.
• Rebecca Nurse: An elderly woman known for her kindness and wisdom. She becomes one of the victims of the witch hunt despite her impeccable reputation.
• Rev. John Hale: A young minister and expert on witches who initially supports the witch hunt but later realizes its injustice and tries to stop the executions.
• Danforth: The deputy governor and chief judge at the trials. He firmly believes in his righteousness and refuses to admit mistakes, even when it becomes clear that the accusations are false.
• Tituba: A slave from Barbados who is the first to be accused of witchcraft. Her confessions and testimonies become a catalyst for further accusations and arrests.