In Arthur Miller's historically-based play, The Crucible, a town is torn apart over the issue of witchcraft. Suspicion of "demonic influences" arise when Reverend Parris discovers his daughter, Betty, with a number of other girls dancing naked in the woods. Abigail Williams, one of the girls, claimed that they were simply dancing. However, many of the adults failed to believe her; they were convinced the girl's behavior had to do with witchcraft. When accused, the girls became scared and confessed. When pressed, they pointed the finger at other townspeople, claiming they were forced into witchcraft by other's demonic influences.
             Abigail Williams, one of the main characters, is most likely to be considered the play's villain. Her accusations led to the deaths of (most likely) innocent victims. Abby is described as a very beautiful, yet vain, teenager. As a child, she was orphaned; her parents were brutally murdered before her very eyes. This tumultuous, out of control event from her childhood led her into some troubled situations. Her closest relative, an uncle, was Salem's controversial preacher, Reverend Parris. Because of this connection, she was able to find work and home with the Proctors, a local farming family . During her stay with the Proctors, she developed an unnatural attraction to John Proctor. Elizabeth, John's wife, had enough evidence to lead her to believe that her husband was having an affair with Abigail. Mrs. Proctor, understandably, demanded that Abigail leave. Despite their considerable age differences, Abby thought she was in love with John Proctor and was heartbr!
             oken to be forced to leave. After she left, John refused to carry on the relationship. This rejection only intensified her feelings of loss and heartbreak. Again, Abby felt she had lost control of her fate.
             After this, Abby was forced to move in with
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