The Crucible Characters

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Reverend Parris's black slave from Barbados

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Tituba

Front

The servant in Thomas Putnam's household who runs away at the end of the play

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Mercy Lewis

Front

A local farmer who lives just outside of town and had sinned by cheating on his wife

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John Proctor

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A man from Salem who acts as clerk of the court during the witch trials, determined to do his duty for justice

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Ezekiel Cheever

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This character is supremely virtuous but often cold, believing she led her husband to cheat

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Elizabeth Proctor

Front

The character who is the main antagonist and instigates the witch trials

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Abigail Williams

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A respected elderly woman known for her wisdom and kindness, often seen as a moral compass

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Rebecca Nurse

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A character who is a farmer and is known for his strong sense of justice, ultimately facing execution

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Giles Corey

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The character who is a wealthy landowner and uses the trials to increase his own wealth

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Thomas Putnam

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The character who is a timid girl and becomes a key witness in the trials, often swayed by others

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Mary Warren