On one level, Abigail Williams represents the maliciousness, and the absurdity of the allegations of witchcraft. Her accusations, initially made to save herself, ruin people's lives. So in this sense, she is the embodiment of the play's central message. She plays on the fears of the people around her, and seems to enjoy the attention and the spectacle that she has created.
On the other hand, Abigail is also a misfit, a person whose need for...
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