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Crucible Characters
The Crucible Characters
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reverend Samuel Parris | Insecure and greedy minister of Salem; many of the townspeople dislike him because he is concerned with building his position in the Salem community. |
| Betty Parris | Ten-year-old daughter of Rev. Parris; one of the first girls to be "afflicted". |
| Tituba | Parris family slave brought from Barbados. |
| Abigail Williams | Seventeen-year-old niece of Rev. Parris; orphaned; described as strikingly beautiful; former servant in John and Elizabeth Proctor's house; leads the girls in the accusations. |
| Mrs. Ann Putnam | Thomas Putnam's wife; daughter Ruth is "afflicted"; last 7 babies shortly after childbirth; she is jealous of Rebecca Nurse. |
| Thomas Putnam | Putnam holds a grudge against Francis Nurse for preventing Putnam's brother-in-law from being elected to the office of minister. He uses the witch trials to increase his own wealth by accusing people of witchcraft and then buying up their land. |