I Saw Abigail Williams with the Devil in the Crucible by Arthur Miller

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Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible as a symbolism for his own failing marriage and the communist hunt in America at this time in his life. However, almost 50 years later, Miller also wrote the screenplay for his movie adaption of the play. Moreover, there were definite changes to scenes, characters, and dialog, between the play and the movie. Miller’s variation to his own play, showcase key differences in Abigail Williams, through his changes in her persona, relationship with John Proctor, and the added scenes in the film. Throughout the play Abby is portrayed as what seems to be a spoiled girl, whom will do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Yet, in the movie, she is established to be more of a “witch” in her disposition. “…But if you trafficked with spirits in the forest I must know now…” This scene in the play is only spoken about in the dialog between Abby and Reverend Parris. Though, in the film this phantom part is actually depicted. This succeeds in showing that Abigail is the central antagonistic girl. During the play, Abigail is exerting her tyrannical grip on the town ...

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