What Does Abigail Williams Symbolize In The Crucible

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Witchcraft Hysteria In 1692, many people were either hung or jailed due to witchcraft hysteria. Many people that were accused were actually innocent, only being accused when something bad happens and they are nearby. A crucible is a heat resistant container where metals can be melted or fused at very high temperatures. A crucible is also capable of withstanding great pressure. Through rebellion, some women demonstrated similar assets as a crucible when they were accused of witchcraft. Abigail Williams represents her rebellion against her traditional views of womanhood and her contribution to the meaning of the work through defense, manipulation, and irony in the novel The Crucible written by Arthur Miller. Objects such as poppets were signs
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