Miller's Cast of Characters: "The Crucible"

“The Crucible” Characters:

Reverend Parris- Pastor of the church in Salem, Massachusetts. He is the father of Betty and the uncle of Abigail Williams.

Betty Parris- his daughter and Abigail Williams’ cousin. She is a weak girl.

Tituba-The Parris household servant. She is a native of Barbados.

Abigail Williams- Orphaned niece of Reverend Parris. She is the leader of the girls.

Susanna Walcott-One of the girls. She is initially sent between Parris and Dr. Griggs to determine the cause of Betty's ailment.

Ann Putnam-Thomas Putnam’s wife, Ruth’s mother. She is a very superstitious woman.

Thomas Putnam-He is a powerful man in the village with a long family line.

Mercy Lewis-The Putnam’s servant. She is a merciless girl who seems to delight in the girls' activities.

Mary Warren-The Proctor’s servant. Abigail uses her to effectively accuse Elizabeth.

John Proctor-Elizabeth’s husband.

Rebecca Nurse-Wife to Francis Nurse. She is a pious old woman who has often acted as a mid-wife for women of the town, including Ann Putnam.

Giles Corey-Martha’s husband. He inadvertently gives out information that is later used against his wife.

Reverend John Hale-He is considered to be, and considers himself, an expert on witchcraft.

Elizabeth Proctor- Wife of John Proctor.

Francis Nurse- Husband to Rebecca Nurse. He is a respected man in the community.

Ezekiel Cheever- He is the clerk of the court during the witchcraft trials. It is his job to deliver warrants for the arrest of the accused.

Marshal Herrick-Marshal of Salem.

Judge Hathorne- The judge presiding over the witch trials.

Deputy Governor Danforth- He seems to feel particularly strongly that the girls are honest. He is sensitive to the presence of the devil and reacts explosively to whatever evidence is presented.

Sarah Good- One of the accused.