The Crucible Character Arcs
Arc updates detected through chapter-level analysis, with direct links to chapter summary and analysis pages.
- Reverend Parris: Paranoid minister fearing loss of authority; initiates the witch‑hunt.
- Abigail Williams: Orphaned niece who shifts from fearful survivor to manipulative schemer.
- Tituba: Barbadian slave coerced into confession; becomes a scapegoat for the town.
- Betty Parris: Ill daughter whose silence fuels rumors and panic.
- Thomas Putnam: Wealthy landowner with personal grievances; exploits accusations for gain.
- Mrs. Ann Putnam: Mourning mother seeking supernatural explanations for lost children.
- John Proctor: Independent farmer skeptical of hysteria; later confronts the court.
- Elizabeth Proctor: Quiet, morally upright wife who becomes entangled in the accusations.
- Rebecca Nurse: Elderly respected woman, voice of reason, targeted despite her virtue.
- Giles Corey: Stubborn old man prepared to defend his wife and defy judicial authority.