9-4+Girls

The Girls Your Name: Chris Muhrer

Characters: 1. Abigail Williams 2. Suzanna Walcott 3. Murcy Lewis 4. Mary Warren

Choose one of the characters above and answer the following questions from their perspective.

The character I chose was: Abigail Williams

1. What is the problem you are faced with?

I cannot continue my relationship with John because he is now loyal to Elizabeth

2. Who do you think is responsible for your problem, and what is motivating them?

Elizabeth Proctor is responsible for my problem. I had an affair with John Proctor but she got mad. The reason I attempted to communicate with the devil was to kill Elizabeth. I'm jealous of her marriage with John

3. How are you trying to solve your problem, and are you successful?

I accused Elizabeth of witchcraft. So far I am not successful.

4. Is there anything ironic or contradictory about what you know and what you say or do?

I want Elizabeth dead but John may feel betrayed if I am involved in her death.

5. When you have completed your questions above, go to your group’s discussion page and post a discussion about how you feel the trial is going so far. Don’t forget to use specific examples, and sign your character’s name.

6. Next, log onto another group’s discussion page and respond to a posting as your character.

Project: In your character’s voice you must either write one full page of your character passing notes with another girl during the hearing expressing your thoughts and concerns OR Write a “Dear Abby” letter to Abigail with response.