The characters falsely accused their neighbors of witchcraft for malevolent and manipulative reasons. This set the witchcraft trials into motion and panic and fear flooded Salem and its residents. In conclusion, the character Abigail was evil and selfish and accused others for her own benefit. Thomas Putnam was begrudging because of how Salem, his fathers will, and personal issues treated him and his family. Marry Warren was scared and coerced because Abigail was a prominent figure that intimidated her. All this lead to the deaths of innocent people, which will forever be remembered in history because it left a scar on Salem,