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John And Abigail Williams: Salem Witch Trials
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Abigail Williams used her manipulative skills to get her way and create hysteria in the town of Salem.

1. Why did Abigail flee Salem?
She knows soon she will be questioned for the death of Goody Nurse and John 2. Why does Abigail admit to witchcraft?
She knows she can get rid of her enemies by blaming them for witchcraft too 3. How is Abigail a hypocrite?
She says she loves god in act 1 but she fuels the witch trials and is seen like a devil-like character 4. Why did Abigail want the charm to hurt Elizabeth Proctor?
She wanted to have John to herself 5. How is Abigail related to Parris?
She is he the niece 6. How did Abigail blame Elizabeth Proctor for poppet?
She sticks a needle in herself and says
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