Abigail Williams Quotes

Question 1

Quote 1 - Manipulation

Answer 1

“Oh, Mary, this is a black art to change your shape. No, I cannot, I cannot stop my mouth; It’s God’s work I do”

Question 2

“Oh, Mary, this is a black art to change your shape. No, I cannot, I cannot stop my mouth; It’s God’s work I do” - what does this display

Answer 2

She manipulates religious beliefs and fear, claiming her lies are “God’s work,” which reinforces her authority and control over others, ensuring their compliance through psychological pressure and fear of witchcraft

Question 3

Quote 2 - Hysteria

Answer 3

“She is blackening my name in the village! She is telling lies about me! She is a cold sniveling woman!”

Question 4

”She is blackening my name in the village! She is telling lies about me! She is a cold sniveling woman! - what does this display

Answer 4

This shows hysteria as her desperate actions against Elzabeth Proctor amplify the town’s fear and paranoia, fueling irrational behavior and escalating the chaos in the community