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- Judge Hathorne is a respected figure of authority and is seen as inflexible in his judgments (Act 3: 233)
- He believes that the court is carrying out God's will and that any challenges to its authority are threats to the community (Act 3: 233-234)
- Judge Hathorne is determined to maintain order and to punish those who are guilty of witchcraft (Act 4: 288)

Motives:
- Judge Hathorne is motivated by a sense of duty to the law and to the community (Act 3: 234)
- He is also motivated by a belief that the court's methods are just and that he is carrying out God's will (Act 3: 233)

key character events
- Judge Hathorne presides over the trials and is convinced of the guilt of many of the accused, even in the face of evidence to the contrary (Act 3: 235)
- When John Proctor presents evidence that the accusations are false, Judge Hathorne refuses to believe him and instead accuses Proctor of trying to undermine the court's authority (Act 3: 236)
- Judge Hathorne ultimately realizes the extent of the injustice that has been carried out in the trials, but is unwilling to admit his own culpability and continues to defend the court's actions (Act 4: 289-290)

Impact of characters:
- Judge Hathorne is initially viewed as a respected figure of authority, but as the progress of the trial, many characters come to view him as inflexible and unjust (Act 3: 235)
- By the end of the play, Judge Hathorne is seen as a tragic figure who has allowed his devotion to the law to blind him to the truth and to the harm that he has caused (Act 4: 290)

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Judge Danforth is a respected figure of authority and is seen as inflexible in his judgments (Act 3: 233)
- He believes that the court is carrying out God's will and that any challenges to its authority are threats to the community (Act 3: 233-234)
- Judge Danforth is determined to maintain order and to punish those who are guilty of witchcraft (Act 4: 288)

Motives:
- Judge Danforth is motivated by a sense of duty to the law and to the community (Act 3: 234)
- He is also motivated by a belief that the court's methods are just and that he is carrying out God's will (Act 3: 233)

Key character events:
Judge Danforth presides over the trials and is convinced of the guilt of many of the accused, even in the face of evidence to the contrary (Act 3: 235)
- When John Proctor presents evidence that the accusations are false, Judge Danforth refuses to believe him and instead accuses Proctor of trying to undermine the court's authority (Act 3: 236)
- Judge Danforth ultimately realizes the extent of the injustice that has been carried out in the trials, but is unwilling to admit his own culpability and continues to defend the court's actions (Act 4: 289-290)

Impact of character:
- Judge Danforth is initially viewed as a respected figure of authority, but as the trials progress, many characters come to view him as inflexible and unjust (Act 3: 235)
- By the end of the play, Judge Danforth is seen as a tragic figure who has allowed his devotion to the law to blind him to the truth and to the harm that he has caused (Act 4: 290)

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- Rebecca Nurse is an elderly woman who is highly respected in the Salem community (Act 1 Line: 181)
- She is known for her wisdom and piety (Act 2 Line: 197)
- Rebecca has 11 children and many grandchildren (Act 1 line: 181)

Motives:
- Rebecca is motivated by her faith and her belief in the goodness of others (Act 2 Line: 197)
- She is also motivated by her love for her family and community, and her desire to see them prosper (Act 3 Line: 235)

Key character events:
- Rebecca is accused of witchcraft by the girls and is arrested (Act 2: Line: 222)
- She is later brought before the court and refuses to confess to a crime she did not commit (Act 3 Line: 235)
- Despite the efforts of her friends and family to save her, Rebecca is ultimately executed for witchcraft (Act 4 Line: 287)

Impact of Character:
- Rebecca is highly respected and admired by the other characters in the play, who view her as a pillar of the community (Act 1 Line: 181)
- Her arrest and eventual execution are seen as a grave injustice by those who know her, and many people in the community begin to question the validity of the trials (Act 4 Line: 287)
- Rebecca's death is a turning point in the play, as it marks a shift in public opinion against the court and the witch trials (Act 4 Line: 287)

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-Mrs. Putnam has lost seven children in infancy and is therefore very interested in the supernatural and the possibility of witchcraft being responsible (Act 1 Line: 114)
- She is very suspicious of others and is willing to use the witch trials to settle her anger (Act 1 Line:117)

Motives:
- Mrs. Putnam is motivated by a desire to find someone to blame for her misfortunes and to seek revenge (Act 1 Lines: 114-115)
- She is also motivated by a belief in the supernatural and a desire to understand why she has suffered so much loss (Act 1 Line: 114)

key character events:
- Mrs. Putnam is one of the key figures pushing for the witch trials to take place in Salem Because she is eager to see people accused and punished (Act 1 Line: 117)
- She convinces her daughter to falsely accuse others of witchcraft (Act 1 Line: 123)
- Mrs. Putnam is revealed to have a hidden agenda when she accuses Rebecca Nurse of witchcraft, despite having no evidence against her (Act 3 Line: 235)

Impact of Character :
- Mrs. Putnam is viewed as a sympathetic figure, given her history of losing so many children (Act 1 Line: 114)
- However, as the play progresses, it becomes clear that she is using the witch trials to further her own interests (Act 1 Lines: 117; Act 3 Lines: 235)
- By the end of the play, Mrs. Putnam is seen as a negative influence on the community, willing to accuse innocent people of witchcraft in order to settle old grudges (Act 4 Line: 305)

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- Thomas Putnam is a wealthy and powerful figure in Salem and is seen as using his influence to further his own interests (Act 1 Line: 117)
- He has a grudge against Francis Nurse and is willing to use the witch trials to settle a score with him (Act 1 Lines: 117-118)
- Thomas Putnam is motivated by a desire to increase his own power and to settle old scores (Act 1 Line: 119)

Motivations:
- Thomas Putnam is motivated by a desire to increase his own power (Act 1 Line: 119)
- He is also motivated by a belief that he has been wronged in the past and that the witch trials offer him an opportunity for revenge (Act 1 Lines: 117-118)

key character events :
- Thomas Putnam is one of the key figures pushing for the witch trials to take place in Salem and is eager to see people accused and punished (Act 1 Line: 117)
- He convinces his daughter Ruth to falsely accuse others of witchcraft (Act 1 Line: 123)
- Thomas Putnam is revealed to have a hidden agenda when he accuses Rebecca Nurse of witchcraft, despite having no evidence against her (Act 3 Line: 235)

Impact on Characters:
- Thomas Putnam is viewed as a respected figure in the community, but as the play progresses, it becomes clear that he is using the witch trials to further his own interests (Act 1 Lines: 117)
- By the end of the play, Thomas Putnam is seen as a villainous figure who has used the witch trials to settle old scores and to increase his own power (Act 4 Lines: 305)

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Giles is a farmer who is married to Martha (Act 1: 163)
- He is known for being a bit of a troublemaker, and is often involved in disputes with others (Act 1: 164)
- Giles is very interested in the proceedings of the witch trials, and is determined to find out the truth (Act 3: 263)

Motives:
Giles is motivated by a desire to protect his reputation and that of his wife (Act 1: 163)
- He is also motivated by a desire to find the truth and to see justice done (Act 3: 263)

key character events:
Giles is the first to suggest that the girls who are accusing people of witchcraft may be lying (Act 1: 168)
- He is arrested and accused of witchcraft himself after he refuses to give the name of a man who told him something he believes to be important (Act 3: 261)
- Giles is pressed to death by heavy stones after refusing to plead guilty or not guilty to the charge of witchcraft (Act 4: 317)

impact on characters:
Giles is respected by many in the community for his honesty and his willingness to stand up for what he believes in (Act 2: 201)
- However, his stubbornness and refusal to back down can sometimes cause problems for himself and others (Act 1: 164)
- By the end of the play, Giles is seen as a hero who refused to compromise his principles, even in the face of extreme punishment (Act 4: 318)

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- Tituba is Reverend Parris's slave and serves as the primary caregiver for his daughter, Betty (Act 1 Line: 149)
- She is initially accused of witchcraft by the young girls in the town and is forced to confess (Act 1 Lines: 160-164)
- Tituba is described as being of African or Native American descent (Act 1 Line: 150)

Motives:
- Initially, Tituba confesses to witchcraft to avoid punishment and to please the accusers (Act 1 Lines: 160-164)
- Later, she accuses others of witchcraft to save herself (Act 3 lines:  211-215)
- Tituba may also be motivated by a desire for power or revenge against those who have mistreated her (Act 1 line: 159)

Key character events:
- Tituba is accused of witchcraft by the young girls in the town (Act 1 Lines: 158-159)
- She is forced to confess and accuses others of witchcraft, including Sarah Good and Goody Osburn (Act 1 Lines: 160-164)
- Tituba is later interrogated by Reverend Hale and forced to accuse others of witchcraft, including Elizabeth Proctor (Act 3 Lines: 211-215)
- Her accusations help to escalate the hysteria and the number of people accused of witchcraft (Act 3 Lines: 215)

Impact of character  :
- Tituba's confession and accusations help to set the stage for the larger witch trials (Act 1 Lines: 160-164; Act 3 Lines: 211-215)
- Her actions are seen as an attempt to save herself, rather than a genuine admission of guilt (Act 1 Lines: 160-164; Act 3 Lines: 211-215)
- Her ethnicity and social status make her an easy target for accusations of witchcraft (Act 1 Line: 150)

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- Reverend Hale is a young minister who is highly respected for his knowledge of witchcraft (Act 1: 184)
- He is initially very confident in his ability to discern whether someone is guilty of witchcraft (Act 1: 185)
- Reverend Hale is deeply committed to his faith and to the well-being of the community (Act 2: 202)

Motives:
- Reverend Hale is motivated by his desire to serve God and to rid the community of evil (Act 1: 184)
- He is also motivated by a sense of duty to the court and to the community, and a belief in the importance of following the law (Act 3: 237)

key character events:
- Reverend Hale is called to Salem to investigate the accusations of witchcraft and initially believes that he can discern the truth (Act 1: 184-185)
- As the trials progress and innocent people are convicted, Reverend Hale begins to question the validity of the court's methods and the accuracy of the girls' accusations (Act 3: 238-239)
- Reverend Hale ultimately denounces the court and the trials and attempts to persuade the accused to falsely confess in order to save their lives (Act 4: 291-292)

Impact on characters :
- Reverend Hale is initially highly respected by the other characters in the play, who view him as an expert on witchcraft (Act 1: 184)
- As the trials progress, however, many characters begin to doubt his judgment and his methods (Act 3: 239)
- By the end of the play, Reverend Hale is seen as a tragic figure who has come to recognize the errors of his ways and is attempting to make amends for his role in the trials (Act 4: 292)

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Mary Warren is a servant in the Proctor household (Act 1: 151)
- She is one of the girls who were involved in the initial accusations of witchcraft (Act 1: 164)
- Mary later becomes a witness for the court and accuses others of witchcraft (Act 2: 193)

Motives:
- Mary wants to please those in authority, particularly her employer, John Proctor (Act 1: 152; Act 2: 193)
- She is easily swayed by the opinions of others and is susceptible to group pressure (Act 1: 164; Act 2: 186)

key character events
- Mary is involved in the initial accusations of witchcraft and claims to have seen spirits (Act 1: 164)
- She is later asked to testify in court and initially tells the truth about the girls' actions being fraudulent (Act 2: 193)
- Mary becomes frightened and accuses John Proctor of witchcraft, leading to his arrest (Act 3: 233)
- She later recants her testimony and tries to help Proctor, but is unable to convince the court of his innocence (Act 3: 249; Act 4: 273)

Impacts of character:
- Mary's initial accusations help to set the stage for the larger witch trials and contribute to the hysteria (Act 1: 164)
- Her testimony against John Proctor is a turning point in the play and leads to his arrest and eventual execution (Act 3: 233)
- Mary is seen as a weak character who is easily swayed by those in authority (Act 2: 186; Act 3: 233)
- She is also seen as a traitor by both the court and John Proctor, who views her as a pawn of the accusers (Act 3: 233; Act 4: 275)

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- Elizabeth is a loving and caring woman who is well-respected in the community (Act 1: 165)
- She is suspicious of Abigail Williams and the other accusers (Act 2 Line: 291)
- Elizabeth has a hard relationship with her husband due to his adultery with Abigail Williams (Act 2 Lines: 287-288)

Motive:
- Wants to clear her name and prove her innocence of witchcraft (Act 3 Line: 301)
- Tries to forgive her husband for his adultery and reconcile with him (Act 2 Lines: 435; Act 4: 199)
- Wants to protect her family and keep them safe from harm (Act 2 Line:286)

Key character events:
- Elizabeth is accused of witchcraft by Abigail Williams (Act 2 Lines: 291)
- John Proctor confronts her about her lack of trust in him and they argue (Act 2 Lines: 287-288)
- Elizabeth is called to testify in court but her lies about John's adultery inadvertently contribute to his arrest (Act 3 Lines: 375-377)
- Elizabeth forgives John and tries to reconcile with him before his execution (Act 4 Lines: 199)

Impact on Characters:
- Elizabeth's reputation is tarnished by the accusations of witchcraft (Act 2 Lines: 291)
- Her refusal to lie about John's adultery shows her honesty and integrity (Act 3 Lines: 375-377)
- Her forgiveness of John and attempts to reconcile with him are seen as a sign of her strength and character (Act 4 Lines: 199)
- Elizabeth's actions help to expose the lies of the accusers and the injustice of the trials (Act 3 Lines: 375-377)

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- Married to Elizabeth Procter
- Has two kids (boys) with Elizabeth Procter
- Lives out of town of salem (Act 1 Lines: 157)
- Has a servant named Marry Warren
-Was falsely accused and convicted of witchcraft.
- Had an affair with Abigail Williams ( Act 1 Lines: 179-180;198)

Motives:
- Wants to restore his relationship with Elizabeth and make amends for his adultery (Act 2 Lines:  86; 435)
- Refuses to confess to witchcraft in order to maintain his reputation and good name (Act 4: Lines: 288)
- Wants to expose the lies of the accusers and save the innocent people who have been accused (Act 3 Lines: 328-329)

Key character moments:
- Refuses Abigail Williams' advances and attempts to end their affair (Act 1 Line: 179-180; 198)
- Confesses his adultery to Elizabeth (Act 2 Lines: 289)
- Confronts Abigail Williams and tries to expose her lies (Act 3 Lines: 328-329)
- Refuses to sign a false confession, which would have saved his life but ruined his reputation (Act 4 Lines: 288)

Impact on characters :
- Proctor's reputation is tarnished by his adultery with Abigail Williams (Act 1 Line: 198)
-- He is respected in the community for his honesty and integrity (Act 2 Line: 411)
-- Proctor's refusal to sign a false confession is seen as a brave and noble act (Act 4: Line: 288)

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-Abigail is  11 years old
- Abigail is an orphan (Act 1 lines:210)
- She had an affair with John Proctor and still has feelings for him (Act 1 lines: 170; 195)
- She was a leader of the group of girls who accused others of witchcraft (Act 1 Lines: 170-171)
- She is manipulative and willing to lie to get what she wants (Act 1 Lines: 185; 199)

-Niece to Rev Parris (Act 1)
-Rev Parris took her in because her parents were murdered. (Act 1)

Motives:
- Wants to be with John Proctor and get revenge on Elizabeth Proctor (Act 1 Lines:  169-170; 195)
- Wants to avoid being punished for her own actions (Act 1 Lines: 185; 199)
-  She enjoys the power she has over others as a result of the witchcraft accusations (Act 1 Lines: 175; 180)

key character events :
- Abigail  Accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft (Act 1 Lines: 171)
-Attempts to seduce John Proctor and start their affair once again (Act 1 Lines: 169-170; 195)
- Runs away with Parris money with Mercy Lewis and leaves town on a ship (Act 4: 64)

Impact Of Character:
- Abigail is seen as an innocent victim of witchcraft (Act 1 Lines: 170)
- Her accusations causes disruption and leads to the arrest and execution of innocent people (Act 2 Lines: 348; Act 4 Lines: 311-312)
- She is feared and respected by the other girls in the group (Act 1 Lines: 175; 180)
- Reverend Parris is worried about his reputation being damaged because of her actions (Act 1 Lines: 173-174)

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- Betty is timid and fearful (Act 1  Line: 153)
- Betty is truthful and tells the others of Abigail's actions (Act 1  line: 155)
- Accuses people to take the blame away from her (Act 1 Line: 483)

Motives:
- Stay alive throughout the trials by lying
- Stand by Abby in order to not be convicted of witchcraft
- Fit in with the group of girls, which were involved in the ritual

Key character events:
- At the beginning of the play, Betty is in a coma state, possibly because of the ritual the girls did in the forest. This first part in Act 1 sets the overall tone and the events that started the witch trials.

Impact on Characters:
-Betty's impact on others would be almost everyone in Salem at the time, being the catalyst for the witch hunts and the cause of the hangings.

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- Parris is paranoid and concerned with his reputation (Act 1 Lines: 172-173)
- He is materialistic and concerned with money (Act 1 Lines: 169)
- He is unpopular with some members of the community, who question his qualifications and morals (Act 1 Lines: 271-282)

Motives:
- Wants to maintain his authority and reputation (Act 1 Lines: 172-173)
- Wants to protect himself and his family from harm (Act 1 Lines:  173)
- Sees the witchcraft accusations as an opportunity to consolidate his power (Act 1 Lines: 172)

Key character events:
- Discovers Betty Parris and other girls dancing in the woods (Act 1 Lines: 167-168)
- Is worried about his reputation being damaged by the rumors of witchcraft (Act 1 Lines: 172-173)
- Pressures Tituba to confess to witchcraft even though she didn't do it. (Act 1 Lines: 171)
- Argues with John Proctor and others who question his motives and leadership (Act 1 Lines: 271-282)

Impact of Character:
- Parris is seen as a divisive figure in the community (Act 1 Lines: 271-282)
- His greed and paranoia make him an unpopular leader (Act 1 Lines: 169; 271-282)
- His involvement in the witchcraft accusations creates fear and chaos (Act 2 Line: 348)
- His actions contribute to the deaths of innocent people (Act 4 Lines: 311-312)