The animosity shared between the Proctor family and Abigail williams, a typical man vs man conflict, develops the significance of The Crucible through the influence that Abigail's actions have on the downfall of her relationship with the Proctors. Most notably, Abigail’s affair with John Proctor, her boss of the time, sparks a major change that shapes the rest of the play. Suspicions from Elizabeth about this affair result in Abigail's termination as the Proctor servant. Resentful of Elizabeth, Abigail acts on her jealousy, causing more damage to her relationship with the Proctors. Eventually, the judge's question Elizabeth’s motive for firing Abigail Williams, to which Elizabeth replies, “‘...I thought I saw my husband somewhat turning from…