Minister of Salem

Father of Betty; Uncle to Abigail

Gives sermons focused on trying to scare you into proper behavior.

Many church members do not care for him.

17 years old

Niece of Reverend Parris

Lives with her uncle after her parents were killed by Indians

Minister in a nearby town

Expert in identifying witchcraft

Called into two to help make sense of what is happening.

Farmer

Married to Elizabeth Proctor

Has 3 boys

Is not a fan of Reverend Parris

Wife of John Proctor

Good woman; known for never telling a lie.

Loves her husband deeply, but feels that she doesn't deserve him.

Teenage girl

Works as a servant in the Proctor household

Generally good and quiet girl

One of the richest farmers and landowners in Salem

Feels very deserving of respect

Looks for ways to increase his wealth, land and influence in town

Husband of Thomas Putnam

Bitter woman

Lost seven babies at birth

Has one child, Ruth

Older man

Farmer

Has been involved in many court cases, always bringing charges against neighbors, etc. doing wrong against him.

Very brave and moral at heart.

Wife of Giles Corey

Likes to read.

Wealthy farmer and landowner

Generally a good man

Some people resent his new found wealth

Has argued with Putnam over land; gone as far as physical fights.

Him and his family were involved in blocking Putnam's family (wife's brother in law) to become the next minister in Salem.

Wife of Francis Nurse

Beloved and admired in Salem

Served as midwife at many births

Accused of being a witch

Was a midwife who helped to deliver 3 of Mrs. Putnam's babies that did not survive.

Old woman

Town drunk

Often goes begging door to door

Arrogant Salem judge

Believes the Puritan justice system is absolutely fair

Believes that his wisdom and judgement is perfect.

Deputy Governor of Massachusetts

Comes to Salem to preside over the witch trials.

Believes that he is able to determine the difference between fact and fiction.

Thinks anyone who disagrees with him may be a suspect.

Court clerk during the Salem Witch trials

Salem's police marshal

Servant to Reverend Parris

Originally from Barbados

Afraid of Parris, who typically blames her for whatever goes wrong

Lowest member of Salem society

Teenage girl

Servant in the Putnam household

Abigail's closest friend

Reverend Parris' teenage daughter

Sick with a mysterious illness to start the play

Teenage girl in Salem

Works for the town doctor.