... bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you." (Miller, Crucible 837) From the analysis of The Crucible, it is apparent that John's accusation is brought about because of Mary Warren's fear that Abigail Williams may somehow strike out at her with vengeance. Along with John and Elizabeth, there are several other characters in The Crucible that are improperly charged with the inexcusable crime of witchcraft. A devout Christian named Rebecca Nurse ... is yet another innocent woman that is proclaimed to be a witch in The Crucible. Nurse is accused by neither Abigail Williams nor Mary Warr...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Through the character of Rebecca Nurse, Arthur Miller is able to present the role of women in two ways; to be very powerful, yet despite the righteousness of a women, none can be exempt from the accusations. Rebecca Nurse, a figure of respectability and good sense, has a very big influence on John Proctor, the protagonist of the play. It is due to her that he is able to become such a hero of Salem, sacrificing his public reputation for his personal integrity. Rebecca's presence at Proctor's confession convinces him of what he must do. This shows Miller's representation of Rebecca as signifying...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The Crucible is a complex piece filled with flawed characters who are prideful, greedy and corrupt, while some are motivated by power, money, lust and revenge, others use witchcraft to gain power or confess sins. Of the plethora of imperfect characters portrayed in this novel, Abigail Williams is the most blemished. As the undisputable villain of the play, she is portrayed as a young, self-motivated, ... and inconsiderate individual committing nefarious sins in an ancient Puritan world. Abigail Williams is a 17 yr. old orphan with ... the reputation of a harlot. Naturally she wasn't always t...

• Word Count: 429
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate