what is tituba's problem
Abigail Williams begins accusing others after Tituba and Sarah Good are blamed as a means of deflecting suspicion from herself and gaining power in the chaotic environment of Salem. By accusing others, she manipulates the fear and hysteria surrounding witchcraft to position herself as a victim and a leader among the girls. Abigail's motivations are driven by her desire to eliminate Elizabeth Proctor, whom she views as an obstacle to her relationship with John Proctor. This escalation of accusations feeds into the mass hysteria, allowing Abigail to escape consequences while furthering her own agenda.
Hale believes Abigail over Tituba because 1.) Tituba was one of the first people accused of being a witch in Salem. 2.) Tituba is black and there is a large racial discrimination.
Tituba is Reverend Parris's black slave from Barbados. She agrees to perform voodoo at Abigail's request.
Rev. Parris is Betty's father and Abigail William's uncle. In addition, Tituba is Rev. Parris's slave.
what is tituba's problem
Hale believes Abigail over Tituba because 1.) Tituba was one of the first people accused of being a witch in Salem. 2.) Tituba is black and there is a large racial discrimination.
Tituba is Reverend Parris's black slave from Barbados. She agrees to perform voodoo at Abigail's request.
Rev. Parris is Betty's father and Abigail William's uncle. In addition, Tituba is Rev. Parris's slave.
The "proof" Abigail offers Reverend Hale is actually verbal claims. She claims that Tituba sings Barbados songs to her on a regular basis, and that Tituba forces her and the other girls to go into the forest and drink magic charms.
because she can
she is scared
Betty is trying to protect the others by joining in. When she talks for the first time it looks like the devil made her tell about all the others. Also, if Betty joins Abigail in the chant of names it takes some of the focus off of Abigail, which makes it look more authentic.
turning to Abigail for protection
When Abigail is accused of witchcraft, she is quick to blame Tituba. She says that Tituba influences her spirit to make her laugh in church.
To draw attention away from themselves (and what they were doing in the woods) and make scapegoats out of others.
Abigail Williams is a character in The Crucible. She does confess to her uncle that she had been dancing in the forest with Tituba.