Arthur Millers The Crucible MEET THE CHARACTERS Reverend

Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” MEET THE CHARACTERS

Reverend Samuel Parris Religious man who is greedy and selfish. He worries about his life and reputation. Minister of Salem Controversial figure, not liked by all townspeople. Former failed businessman Insecure Father to Betty Uncle to Abigail

Betty Parris 9 – 10 year old daughter of Reverend Samuel Parris. One of the first girls to be “afflicted”

Tituba Native slave from Barbados. Servant to Reverend Parris and Betty. Slave to Reverend Parris Brought by Parris from Barbados Accused of witchcraft Names others in attempt to save herself

Abigail Williams 17 - year-old niece to Reverend Parris. She is conniving, needy, and in love with John Proctor. An orphan who lives with her uncle Leads girls in accusations Used to work for the Proctor family

Susanna Walcott Teenager who works for the doctor. Friend of Abigail Williams One of “afflicted” girls

Mrs. Ann Putnam Bitter wife of Thomas Putnam, who has lost all but 1 child. She is vengeful. Prominent citizen in Salem Jealous of Rebecca Nurse

Thomas Putnam The richest man in town. Citizen of Salem Wealthy husband of Ann Putnam

Mercy Lewis Naked teen from forest, violent. Servant the Putnam houshold Friend of Abigail Williams Is “afflicted”

Mary Warren Teenager who works for the Proctors. Nervous and high strung. Friends with Abigail Williams Lead by others One of the “afflicted” girls

John Proctor A farmer and father of two who had an affair with Abigail Williams. He values family and a good reputation. The protagonist in the play A farmer in Salem Village Regrets his affair with Abigail Wishes to be restored with his wife

Rebecca Nurse An elderly woman known for her charity and kindness. Others go to her for advice. 72 -year-old respected resident of Salem Appears to be a voice of reason and calm Has a large family

Giles Corey Old man who likes to stir up trouble and be in the middle 83 -year-old gentleman Somewhat contentious Often sues neighbors A man of principles

Reverend John Hale A young religious man from Beverly. Has come to investigate/discover if witchcraft is being done. Wonders if accusations are false Expert on witches Called in by Parris to help resolve situation

Elizabeth Proctor A pious and hones farmer’s wife. She wants to do what is right. Wife to John Proctor Wants to support her husband Mother of 3 boys Dutiful and faithful Not given to displays of affection A good Puritan woman

Francis Nurse Elderly husband of Rebecca Nurse Caring citizen of Salem Husband of Rebecca Nurse Kind, elderly man

Ezekiel Cheever A clerk at court who wants to be important. Used to be a tailor Serves warrants Arrests those accused Friend of John Proctor

Marshal Herrick Bailiff for the court, an average man of Salem. Citizen of Salem Town Constable of the jail Prone to drunkeness

Judge Hathorne He remains largely subservient to Deputy Governor Danforth. Presides over the Salem Witch Trials Ancestor of author Nathaniel Hawthorne Has the a tortuous mindset of witchcraft

Judge Danforth Deputy Governor of the Province. Controlling and Pompous. Believes in maintain authority. Deputy Governor of Massachusetts Presides over hearings Hard and suspicious man

Sarah Good One of the first women charged with witchery by the girls, confesses to witchcraft to save herself. Homeless woman She continues the charade with Tituba Comically claiming that Satan will take her and Tituba to Barbados.

Hopkins One of the guard at the Salem.