The Crucible incorporates an abundant amount of accusations within the piece. Accusations that might not even have stern proof to indict the person for it. Yet, it continues to occur while the citizens are left defenseless to their coming fate.
Abigail Williams, a vengeful young lady with the gift of telling a great lie gains power when starting to accuse other citizens of practicing witchcraft. The courts turn to her in this onerous situation and she manipulates the other girls into stating what she's saying is accurate. This power and importance she builds on gives her the mobility to say as she pleases knowing she will be trusted. The courts have no proof of these people doing such a thing other than Abigail's word. This proves to be a great example of false accusation.
In our society, accusations are expressed very often. Whether it's because of their race, sex, etc. and most of it's false accusation. On the news, in the papers, gossip magazines, they all inform people of accusations. Who knows if it's actually true unless you were there or are that person. This issue makes for a great connection to our time period where everyone believes what others say or they make their own assumptions about others.
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