Question

Give specific examples of how Abigail influences the proceedings, and then give you reason(s) for why she continually succeeded.

Answer 1

Are you referencing the Salem Trials here?

Answer 2

The Crucible

Answer 3

The Crucible... hm.

Answer 4

Yeah, I need a little help..

Answer 5

Sorry, was helping other people.

Answer 6

This might help while I think the answer over - http://www.gradesaver.com/the-crucible/q-and-a/how-does-abigail-influence-the-court-so-effectively-81403

Answer 7

Its okay, have you read the Crucible?

Answer 8

Nope. ;-;

Answer 9

I only know that it references or is based on the Salem Witchcraft Trials.

Answer 10

I read it, but not closely enough.

Answer 11

Oh lol.
I'm sorry but I don't think I can help you that much. I'll try though ^^;

Answer 12

That's worth the help lol its okay! thanks!

Answer 13

I found this on Wikipedia, seems pretty accurate though.
'This act gives an introductory insight into Abigail's leadership, as she frightens the other girls into following her lead. The girls now have power. And in Salem, a place where the woman, especially young girls, have little to no influence, this is very important. The girls led by Abigail take this opportunity of power at the end of Act One by naming people in the town to be accused of witchcraft. One must remember these names were not thought up by the girls and Tituba but by Parris and others. The names the girls and Tituba say are simply regurgitations of names given by the men.'

Answer 14

that's pretty much it.. I just have to think about specific reasons from the play.

Answer 15

Or rather: 'In this era females, especially young girls, have no power, but this scandal gives them a voice. Therefore, Abigail takes advantage of the situation --'

Well, one example would be her threatening the girls so she can have her moment of glory and power.

Answer 16

And then there is the fact that every single person they accuse is immediately apprehended.

Answer 17

yeah. those are both right

Answer 18

Here's the description of Abigail:
'Williams is Parris' 17-year-old niece and the play's antagonist.[7] Abigail was previously the maid for the Proctor house, fired by Elizabeth after her discovery of Abigail's affair with her husband, John. Abigail and her uncle's slave, Tituba, lead the local girls in love-spell rituals in the Salem forest over a fire. Rumors of witchcraft fly, and Abigail tries to use the town's fear to her advantage. She accuses many of witchcraft, starting first with the society's outcasts and gradually moving up to respected members of the community. Finally, she accuses Elizabeth Proctor, believing that John truly loves her and not Elizabeth. Abigail wants Elizabeth out of the way so that she and John can marry. John says that Abigail "hopes to dance with me upon my wife's grave." She is manipulative and charismatic, attacking anyone who stands in her way. She flees Salem during the trials and, according to legend, becomes a prostitute in Boston.'

Answer 19

I'm just giving out some information so you can look at it while I mull over the answer. xD

Answer 20

thank you!

Answer 21

Im working with it.. I have to write a 300 word essay on the question..

Answer 22

Yikes!

Answer 23

tell me about it..

Answer 24

@ganeshie8 @inkyvoyd @KyanTheDoodle
I don't have enough time to help you - I have to finish a project by tonight and I've barely started ;-;

Perhaps they can help you. My apologies :(

Answer 25

(I hope I helped you with the info I did give though)

Answer 26

Yess thank you soo very much!!

Answer 27

lol 300 words is nothing... if you didn't actually read the crucibile you can go on sparknotes

Answer 28

it's a worthwhile read though... it's a huge allegory for communist Mcarthy scare

Answer 29

I read it just not as closely as I should have...

Answer 30

well go on sparknotes then... it will give you plot summary and character analysis etc... 300 words really isn't very much so all you have to do is go learn what it was about then start writing. I mean they will have a page for Abigail that you can use in your analysis

Answer 31

thank you.