The words “Love, sin” are oxymoron’s as well it shows that Abigail is bewildered, utterly puzzled and her emotions are taking over her.
However with Betty she is powerful, strong and contently controlling. She is extremely manipulative to get her own way. On the other hand she clearly display her desperation to be with John proctor and shows how she can face vulnerability. This shows she can expose her true self and does not seem as strong and powerful by this the audience realise that she is not the leading power as it seems to the other girls, however she has a different side to her. Furthermore, this damages the opinion of the audience in the later play as she accuses people including John proctors wife, Elizabeth Proctor.
Arthur miller uses short sentences to show Abigail’s innocence. Short sentences in the crucible are dramatic. This quotation has dramatic affects “I’m a good girl I’m a proper girl”. This quotation also has a repetition of the word “girl” which also shows Abigail’s innocence.
Abigail is presented as a very manipulative character. “Smack’s her across the face.” This quotation sows Abigail’s extreme violence.
Arthur miller also shows Abigail as a deferential girl. “I will uncle” Lastly she is shown as a strong powerful young women “I saw Indians smash my dear parents heads on the pillow next to mine”
The word “I saw” represents that she’s not afraid however she could be lying because no one could be that strong to watch their parents be killed. However do not eternally believe this statement as she is already lying in the play about the previous night. Moreover she uses these statements to scare the other girls.
Arthur miller relates to his messages and ideas about America through Abigail in a few different ways.
Firstly by the themes like religion “You loved me John proctor, and whatever sin it is you love me yet”. The word she has repeated “love” shows that she is pleading and asking in desperation for John proctor’s company. This shows the audience that she may need him as she is lonely.
However it’s not just Abigail that he shows his message through. It’s also Hale who stands for Senator McCarthy.
In conclusion Arthur miller shows Abigail’s character as a desperate and emotional. She is also a manipulative person.
