John Proctor - A farmer and central protagonist of the play. Proctor is a complex character who initially tries to avoid involvement in the witch trials but ultimately becomes a key figure in challenging the hysteria. He is respected in the community but carries a secret guilt due to his affair with Abigail Williams.

Abigail Williams - The main antagonist of the play. Abigail is a young woman who is infatuated with John Proctor and seeks revenge on his wife, Elizabeth, by accusing her and others of witchcraft. She manipulates the town's fear of witchcraft to her advantage.

Elizabeth Proctor - John Proctor's wife. Elizabeth is a woman of integrity and is wrongly accused of witchcraft by Abigail Williams. She struggles with forgiving her husband for his affair but ultimately shows strength and forgiveness.

Reverend John Hale - A respected minister who is called to Salem to investigate the accusations of witchcraft. Initially believing in the witch trials, Hale later realizes the falsehoods and tries to convince the accused to confess to save their lives.

Reverend Parris - The minister of Salem and father of Abigail Williams. Parris is more concerned with his reputation and status than with the truth. He supports the witch trials to maintain control and authority in the town.

Tituba - Parris's slave from Barbados. Tituba is accused of witchcraft and coerced into confessing. Her confession sets off a chain of accusations against other members of the community.

Mary Warren - A servant in the Proctor household and a member of Abigail's group of girls. Mary initially goes along with the accusations but later tries to tell the truth about the girls' deceit, facing intimidation and threats from Abigail.

Thomas and Ann Putnam - A wealthy couple who use the witch trials to their advantage by accusing others of witchcraft in order to gain land and power.

Giles Corey - An elderly farmer known for his tendency to file lawsuits. Corey becomes caught up in the hysteria when his wife is accused of witchcraft. He refuses to name the person who heard Putnam discussing plans to seize land illegally, leading to his own arrest.

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