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Why does elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?
Elizabeth believes that Abigail wants to kill her because Abigail has an obsession with Elizabeth's husband, John Proctor, and harbors a desire to replace her. Abigail's manipulative behavior and actions during the witch trials suggest that she is willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve her goals, including harming Elizabeth. Elizabeth's suspicion is further fueled by the fact that Abigail has already accused her of witchcraft, indicating her intent to eliminate Elizabeth from the picture.
In the crucible Why does Elizabeth think she is being accused?
In "The Crucible," Elizabeth Proctor believes she is being accused of witchcraft primarily because of Abigail Williams' desire to eliminate her and claim John Proctor for herself. Abigail sees Elizabeth as an obstacle to her ambitions and uses the chaos of the witch trials to her advantage. Elizabeth's suspicion is further fueled by the fact that Abigail has previously threatened her and is known for her manipulative behavior. This connection highlights the personal vendetta at the heart of the accusations against her.
Why is John Proctor accused of witchcraft?
John Proctor is accused of witchcraft in the play "The Crucible" because his former servant, Abigail Williams, accuses him of being involved in witchcraft in order to deflect suspicion away from herself and others.
Why did Abigail get fired from the proctors in The Crucible?
because Elizabeth Proctor accused Abigail of being a harlot ( a whore) and sleeping with her husband, John Proctor.
Why does Abigail accuse Elizabeth Procter for witchcraft?
Because Abigail wants to ruin her and she wants john to love her again.
Who does Mrs Putnam blame for witchcraft?
because her husband thomas has been accused of taking land from the deceases and Abigail feels she has unfinished business with the putnams
Why was john proctors affair with Abigail a big conflict?
John Proctor's affair with Abigail is a HUGE sin because proctor already have a wife Elizabeth so it is against the law. The whole story of "The Crucible" happens because of Abigail perform a witchcraft that is drinking blood to kill Elizabeth so Abigail can be with John Proctor.
Why does Abigail accuses Goody Good and Goody Osburn of witchcraft?
It wasn't Abigail that accused them of witchcraft. It was Tituba. She accused Goody Goody and Goody Osburn of witchcraft because she's getting pressured of what they were asking her so she told them what they wanted to hear and Mrs. Putnam said that she was sure that someone was killing her babies so Tituba mentioned Goody Good and Goody Osburn because they became a midwife to Mrs. Putnam three times already.
Was there any gossip swirling about Abigail Williams?
There was gossip surrounding Abigail Williams. Some claimed she accused others of witchcraft because she wanted attention. She filed 41 complaints against supposed witches.
In The Crucible by Arthur Miller why does cheever go to proctors house?
Because they have a warrant for her arrest. Cheever asks if Elizabeth owns any dolls, and Elizabeth replies that she has not owned dolls since she was a girl. Cheever spies the doll Mary Warren gave her. He finds a needle inside it. Cheever relates that Abigail had a fit at dinner in Parris's house that evening. Parris found a needle in her abdomen, and Abigail accused Elizabeth of witchcraft.
Why did elizabeth fire Abigail in The Crucible?
Elizabeth sacks Abigail because she finds out that her husband has had an affair with Abigail. She is 'angry and resentful' towards Abigail.
Why were women accused more often than men for witchcraft?
because men were considered to do wizardy and sorcery, not witchcraft.
