Abigail is a skillful liar. She frightened the villagers and the Court by fainting, and falling with stomachache. Abigail had witnessed Mary putting the needle in a doll during the court. She pretended she was stuck by a needle and claimed that Mary's doll was shown to have a needle stuck in its center. The Court discovered the doll in the Proctor home with a needle inside it, and Elizabeth soon finds herself arrested for witchcraft. Abigail became aware of her influence in the village and the Court. In this act, Abigail's influence over has already begun to run. She started to accuse other people making the villagers’attention turn to other people. Salem is suspicious of witchcraft.
“I know not if you are aware, but your wife’s name is - mentioned in the court.”
This quote shows the power of Abigail. She just only needs to mention one’s name instead of accusing somebody, and the court will charge that person as guilty. The horrible thing is that no proof can prove their innocence. People can only save their life by confessing. Though Abigail cannot offer a proof, but the fear of witchcraft that she had already created had influenced the whole society.
You wrote a great summary that was to the point of what happened when Abigail accused Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft! However, the only thing I would suggest is to make your second paragraph more in depth by adding how Abigail disrupted John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor's marriage. You could talk about how much tension there was between them and how they talked about Abigail even though she wasn't present.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting. Ur advises are great. I am so appreciate that you willing to read my paragraph.
DeleteGreat comment, Ariel - exactly what I said as well :) Good work, Anita! Consider Ariel's advice as you revise.
DeleteGreat comment, Ariel - exactly what I said as well :) Good work, Anita! Consider Ariel's advice as you revise.
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