The Crucible Act One

A self-absorbed man who cares more for monetary value and reputation than his own family or religion.

• Giles Corey

• John Proctor

• Reverend Hale

• Reverend Parris

A greedy, entitled man who harbors many grudges against his fellow townspeople. He was also part of the actual Salem Witch Trials during which he signed many accusations.

• Thomas Putnam

• Giles Corey

• John Proctor

• Reverend Hale

A young child who in fright gets caught up in the hysteria of the situation. Consequently, she falls "ill."

• Abigail Williams

• Ann Putnam

• Betty Parris

• Tituba

A farmer who rejects the constant references to the Devil and chooses to believe his own mind.

• Giles Corey

• John Proctor

• Reverend Parris

• Thomas Putnam

A manipulative girl with a habit of lying.

• Tituba

• Abigail Williams

• Ann Putnam

• Betty Parris

She is first asked to assist in the conjuring of spirits then condemned for it.

• Abigail Williams

• Tituba

• Rebecca Nurse

• Betty Parris

She insists witchcraft has played a part in the loss of her other children.

• Rebecca Nurse

• Betty Parris

• Ann Putnam

• Abigail Williams

She is not above threatening physical violence to those who cross her.

• Tituba

• Abigail Williams

• Betty Parris

• Rebecca Nurse

He is mystified by his wife's reading of books and his inability to pray when she does so.

• Giles Corey

• John Proctor

• Thomas Putnam

• Reverend Parris

She exudes a calm demeanor that contrasts with the hysteria of the scene.

• Abigail Williams

• Tituba

• Rebecca Nurse

• Ann Putnam