The Crucible Dramatic Monologue Essay

Abigail could no longer take it; two months have gone by without her John. After the arrest of John Proctor, Abigail was left with nothing. He was the only reason she was doing all this for, but now soon he would be hanged. Reverend Hale already suspected of her; she would be next. In order to save herself she has to leave Salem, but she couldn’t go alone, Mercy Lewis had to go with her. Abigail convinced Mercy Lewis that if she didn’t go she would soon be arrested and hanged. Between the two of them they came up with a plan. “Uncle Parris,” whined Abigail, “may I please go to Mercy’s house? With all this happening I think I deserve a break.” “Well if you insist,” exhaled Parrris, “but you must be home before lunch tomorrow.”
“Oh thank you
This is a sin and god will not forgive me. I will not sin! I believe I can find better options for myself. We will take our separate ways now, you can do whatever you want with your life and I will do the same. I hope god forgives you for all that you’ve done, Goodbye Abigail.”(Mercy storms off)
It’s been two weeks since she last seen Mercy. Cliental has been good, all these gross men would pay her a good amount of money. Everything was fine until she got home to her fairly nice apartment and was alone only with her thoughts. Oh how she missed Mercy. She was the only person she had left and now she was gone. The only company she now had was alcohol. Always there for her. Day and night, night and day.
6 months later
Abigail turned 18 just three days ago. She celebrate with her true companion, alcohol. Over the past few months she has become an alcoholic. She drinks alcohol every minute of the day. She no longer lives in the nice apartment. She is currently living in a shack but she doesn’t care all she needs is