In Arthur Miller's play, “The Crucible,” a dramatic story takes place about hatred and deceit among the inhabitants of Salem, Massachusetts, in the year 1692. During this time, the people were accused of practicing witchcraft and conjuring with the devil. Once accused, all you could do was deny the case and hang yourself or confess and be sentenced to prison. Many took advantage of this, including a young girl named Abigail Williams, who is the protagonist of the play. Who is to blame for the death of the innocently accused? Many can argue and say that other characters in the story share the blame for the Salem witch trials. However, the ultimate responsibility belongs to Abigail for the deaths of many innocent people during this time. Abigail was able to easily deceive and manipulate the court to try and get what she set her sights on, being John Proctor; a much older married man who had had an affair with Abigail once when she was a servant of sorts in his house. Upon discovering this, his wife Elizabeth had banished Abigail from their home. Abigail sought revenge...