The Crucible Characters

The Crucible Characters

1. John Proctor

   • One of the most important characters. Married to Elizabeth Proctor 
   • Elizabeth Proctor
     • Married to John. Knows he had the affair. Gets accused of witch craft
   • Abigail Williams
     • Has an affair with Proctor and runs away at the end with Mery Lewis
     • Mercy Lewis
       • Friends with Abigail and runs away with her to a new town
   • Rev. Hale
     • A more understanding rev. that tries to help the Proctors. He doesn't want anyone else to hang if they aren't guilty. 
   • Rev. Parris
     • Not fond of children. Is suspicious of Abigail and Mercy. Doesn't have any interest in children.
     • Tituba
       • Communicates with the devil. Dances with the young girls in the forrest and then goes to jail because someone spots that and tells the court.

2. Thomas Putnam

   • Not a very important character. Just adds to the drama with witch craft. Daughter possessed by the devil
   • Ann Putnam
     • Another woman accused of witchcraft. Daughter was possessed by the devil

3. Giles Corey

   • Old man that adds to the court scene at the end. Tries to help out the accused at the court.