Witch Trials || The Crucible

Susanna Walcott is a nervous, anxious girl who works as an attendant to Abigail Williams. She follows Abigail’s lead in the accusations.

John Proctor is a farmer and the play’s tragic hero. Married to Elizabeth Proctor, he had an affair with Abigail Williams. He tries to expose the falsehood of the trials while wrestling with his guilt.

Elizabeth Proctor is John’s wife and manages their household. She is honest and morally strong but is accused of witchcraft due to Abigail’s jealousy.

Abigail Williams is Reverend Parris’s niece and a servant in his household. She is manipulative, ambitious, and leads the group of girls accusing others. Abigail shares a strong, close friendship with Mercy Lewis, who is loyal to her and supports her plans without question.

Reverend Parris is the minister of Salem and Abigail’s uncle. He is concerned mainly with protecting his reputation and authority.

Reverend Hale is a minister and witchcraft expert called to Salem. He begins confident in the court but later regrets his role and tries to save the accused.

Mary Warren is the Proctors’ servant. She is timid and easily influenced, torn between telling the truth and following Abigail.

Judge Danforth is the deputy governor and presiding judge of the trials. He is firm in his belief in the court’s authority.

Giles Corey is an elderly farmer married to Martha Corey. He challenges the court and dies refusing to confess.

Thomas Putnam is a wealthy landowner who uses the trials to gain land by accusing neighbors.

Ann Putnam is his wife. She is bitter and encourages her daughter and others to accuse witchcraft.

Tituba is Reverend Parris’s slave from Barbados and the first accused of witchcraft.

Betty Parris is Reverend Parris’s young daughter who falls ill after being caught dancing.

Mercy Lewis is a servant in the Putnam household and one of the accusers. She has a strong friendship with Abigail Williams and is loyal, supporting Abigail’s manipulation and schemes.

Rebecca Nurse is a respected elderly woman, married to Francis Nurse. Known for her kindness and wisdom, she is accused despite her good reputation.

Francis Nurse is a wealthy farmer married to Rebecca Nurse. He tries to defend his wife and the accused.

Judge Hathorne is a judge who supports Danforth and helps conduct the trials.

Sarah Good is a poor, mentally unstable woman and one of the first accused, marginalized by society.