Emotions control people more than they believe. In the Crucible by Arthur Miller, Abigail Williams is an orphan, young and Christian girl living in Salem, Massachusetts. Abigail falls in love and can not fall out, causing a chain of events guided by jealousy, power, manipulation and determination making her a more selfish person than before.
Abigail Williams’ love for John Proctor controls her in the beginning of the play. Abigails says, “You loved me, John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet! John pity me, pity me!” (Miller 45) She is so in love with John Proctor and it scares her that she is going to lose him. She is so afraid, Abigail is willing to manipulate John to stay with her by saying,“I have a sense, for heat, John, and yours has drawn me to …show more content…
She becomes angry because her plan has failed and her selfishness leads her out of town, where she leaves Proctor to die. John admits to their affair in court and says, “God help me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such sweat. But it is a whore’s vengeance, and you must see it; I set myself entirely in your hands. I know you must see it now.” (Miller 138) Abigail is shocked because the truth coming out was most likely not part of her plan. For John Proctor to admit what happened, he gave up his reputation, which during that time period was very important. When Abigail is asked about the affair she says, “If I must answer that, I will leave and I will not come back again!” (Miller 138) Abigail is afraid as her plan is crumbling, and she cares for no one, but herself as she warns how she is going to run away and leave it all behind. Finally Abigail even betrays her family and Parris says, “My daughter tells me how she heard them speaking of ships last week, and tonight I discover my—my strongbox is broke into” (Miller 155) Abigail leaves everything behind to protect herself once she loses her