Tituba The Crucible

In this story, a group of people in Salem are accused of witchcraft after Reverend Parris’ daughter is unconscious and unresponsive after a suspicious night in the woods. One of the accused, Abby Williams commits adultery with John Proctor. After Abby is accuse, she tries to shift the blame onto others including the Parris’ slave, Tituba. She also accuses John’s wife Elizabeth Proctor because she is in love with John and wants to be with him. The story ends with the trial and people are hanged for witchcraft. In this story, Tituba the Parris’ servant, has to assimilate into the culture of Puritan New England because she originally from Barbados. The town of Salem has few people that have lots of power. One of these people is Mr. Putnam, who
gained his power because of his wealth and the size of his property. Another person with power is Reverend Parris. He has power because of his position as a reverend. In Puritan New England, religion is essential and irrefutable. John Proctor wants to keep his good name and does not want the town to know that he has sinned. He wants to be able to be true to his identity without lying which is nearly impossible.