Abigail Act 1 In act one we learn that Abigail Williams is an orphan who lives with her uncle, Reverend Parris. Abigail is a mean and vindictive person who always wants her way, no matter who she hurts. On account of the fear for her life, Abigail began to accuse the townspeople of witchcraft. After she and the other girls were discovered in the forest dancing, she knew that they would be whipped and possibly hung. …showed first 75 words of 290 total…

…showed last 75 words of 290 total…is able to overcome her. Orphaned niece of Reverend Parris. She was once the lover of John Proctor but was turned out when his wife discovered the affair. She is extremely jealous of Elizabeth Proctor and uses her power in the town to rid herself of Elizabeth as well as any others who have insulted her in the past. She cannot let go of her obsession with Proctor. She is the leader of the girls.