Summary English "The Crucible" Act 1 names of the main characters you need to know from the book

English "The Crucible" Act 1 names of the main characters you need to know from the book Abigail - main motivation: to be with John Proctor. main conflict: she is unable to be with John because he and Elizabeth are still married. personality: conniving, lustful, vengeful, controlling, manipulative. effect on plot: after Tituba is forced to confess, Abigail jumps in and starts accusing others. Reverend Parris - main motivation: to keep his reputation clean; to retain his position as Reverend of Salem. main conflict: he is not well liked; has many enemies. personality: self-serving, selfish, arrogant. effect on plot: responsible for calling Hale to Salem; was not honest about events, hoping to save his reputation. John Proctor - main motivation: to get beyond his guilt; to keep his marriage from falling apart. main conflict: his affair with Abigail. personality: strong, driven, guilty. effect on plot: the driving force behind Abigail's malice and vengeance.