Reverned Parris
Revered; concerned with reputation; Betty's dad; Abigail's uncle
Betty Parris
First to exhibit strange behavoir
Tituba
Parris' slave; first to confess
Abigail Williams
Antagonist; leader of the sccusers; very manipulative; Rev.Parris' niece
Mrs. Ann Putnam
Twisted soul/depressed over loss of 7 babies; looking for someone to blame
Thomas Putnam
Wealthy landowner; "land lust"; making his daughter accuse others
Ruth Putnam
Accuser; 8 years old
Mercy Lewis
Minor character; Putnam family servant and also an accuser; 17 years old
Mary Warren
Major Character; Procter's servant; an accuser; tries to back down and do the right thing; lonley
John Proctor
Main character; tragic hero; overall good guy who experiences a downfall because of his pride
Elizabeth Proctor
Wife of John; known for her honesty
Rebbecca Nurse
Old respected woman in the community; nurse; Francis is her husband
Francis Nurse
Minor character; husband of Rebecca Nurse
Giles Corey
Old man of community; likes using people; witty
Reverend John Hale
Reverend; called to Salem to diagnose the girls; young guy; anxious to prove himself; dynamic character
Judge Hathorne / Governor Danforth
Older; jaded judges
Cheever
Arresting officer