The Crucible by Arthur Miller......Elizabeth Proctor vs. Abigail Williams

Elizabeth Proctor and Abigail Williams are two important women in The Crucible. They are basically opposite of each other, which makes their characters vital to the story. Both Elizabeth's and Abigail's roles in the story can be determined by comparing what each women represents, what motivates them, and what they cause in the end.
Elizabeth Proctor represents the only thing good left in John Proctor's life. She is an honest women who would never lie to John, although he has lied to her. While she is suspicious at times, she will never stop loving him. And that is what she has come to repr…