The Crucible Characters

Reverend Parris Minister in Salem. He believes a group plans to force him to leave Salem, so he tries to strengthen his authority through the witch trials proceeding.

Betty Parris Parris’s daughter. Her father discovers her dancing in the woods, and she later accuses individuals of practicing witchcraft.

Abigail Williams Parris’s niece. She instigates the witch trials by falsely accusing others of witchcraft. She pretends to see spirits and instructs the other girls to pretend, as well.

Tituba Parris’s black slave. Parris discovers her casting spells and making potions with the girls in the woods.

Mrs. Ann Putnam Wife of Thomas Putnam She believes that a witch is responsible for the deaths of her 7 infant children.

A greedy landowner in Salem. Thomas Putnam A greedy landowner in Salem. He systematically accuses his neighbors of witchcraft so that he might buy their land after they hang.

She accuses individuals of practicing witchcraft. Ruth Putnam The Putnams’ daughter. She accuses individuals of practicing witchcraft.

Servant to the Proctors. Mary Warren Servant to the Proctors. She goes along with Abigail and the other girls by falsely accusing others of witchcraft.

Servant to the Putnams and a friend to Abigail Williams. Mercy Lewis Servant to the Putnams and a friend to Abigail Williams. She participates in the witch trials by pretending to see spirits and falsely accusing individuals of witchcraft.

Salem farmer and Abigail’s former lover. John Proctor Salem farmer and Abigail’s former lover. He openly denounces Parris and does not come to church.

She is a decent and honest woman. Elizabeth Proctor Wife of John Proctor. She is a decent and honest woman. She fired Abigail because of her affair with John Proctor.

Minister in Beverly, a town nearby. Reverend Hale Minister in Beverly, a town nearby. The people of Salem summon him to investigate Betty’s condition and determine if witchcraft is possible.

Farmer and landowner in Salem. Francis Nurse Farmer and landowner in Salem. He is a respected member of the community often called upon to settle disagreements between individuals.

Rebecca Nurse Wife of Francis Nurse. She is one of the most respected individuals in Salem because of her kindness and charity.

Friend to Abigail Williams. Susanna Walcott Friend to Abigail Williams. She also takes part in the trials by falsely accusing others of witchcraft.

Elderly person in Salem. Giles Corey Elderly person in Salem. He challenges the court in an attempt to defend his wife.

She is the first person accused of witchcraft. Sarah Good Beggar in Salem. She is the first person accused of witchcraft.

A judge in the Salem court. Judge Hathorne A judge in the Salem court.

Deputy Governor Danforth A special judge serving in Salem during the witch trials. He signs the death sentence for those who refuse to confess to their crimes.

Picked by the court to help arrest accused witches. Ezekial Cheever Picked by the court to help arrest accused witches.

Picked by the court to help arrest accused witches. Marshall Herrick Picked by the court to help arrest accused witches.

Hopkins Jailer.