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Character Analysis of Abigail Williams in The Crucible by Arthur Miller

In this essay on Arthur Miller's The Crucible, the student argues that Abigail Williams is fully to blame for what happens in the play. The student explores her motivations, including her desire to be with John Proctor as a result of a lonely and traumatic childhood, a background that also drives her will to survive once the trials pick up speed.
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Bridget's feedback:

"You've written an efficient and focused essay that lays out the evidence clearly and in a logical manner; at all times the reader understands "where" they are within the bigger picture of the argumentation and thesis.

My first comment is to remind you to incorporate all quotations smoothly into your text, as you do in para. 3. This helps direct the reader's interpretation of the evidence (e.g., the quotation about envy, page 115, is a missed opportunity to dissect Abigail's words and intentions), evens out the flow, and demonstrates your hand as the analyst and writer, enhancing ethos. Use the present tense when describing plot action to further engage the reader in the text and analysis.

Your writing has a solid sense of flow and sentence variety, creating a dynamic reading experience. Do proofread to catch occasional minor issues, and do make sure to punctuate after the parenthetical citations (page numbers); your style guide should give examples.

Finally, I'd like to check in on a few points. First, I'm curious how you interpret Miller's inclusion of her traumatic past: does it serve to make her more or less sympathetic, and what does this say about "blame" and "fault"? Second, you make a good point about whether Abigail loves John or his attention--I'm curious what your thoughts are on how this dictates her feelings toward Elizabeth."

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