Smart and cunning “Dissembling” Hides true feelings and motives Vindictive Mysterious rumors about her purity Leader of the groupħ Tituba Rev. Not a bad father, just did not understand children Lacked control in his household Paranoid and self-pitying Concerned with what others think of him Power-hungry Disliked by parishioners Hostileĥ Betty Parris 10 year old daughter of Reverend Parrisįalls into “stupor” After father caught her dancing in the woods Her illness sparks rumors of witchcraftĦ Abigail Williams Orphaned Niece of Rev. Physical Description Personality Traits Actions Motivations OpinionĤ Reverend Parris Mid-40s Widower with children Began investigations into Miller’s “Communist activities” by Senator McCarthy Written by Arthur Miller 1953 A fictional recreation of the Salem witch trials, their origins, and a psychological investigation of the act of persecution and McCarthyism. Presentation on theme: 'The Crucible By Arthur Miller'- Presentation transcript:

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