![]() ![]() Apparently, instead of repenting Giles tells his executioners “More weight” to ensure he dies and his wealth is inherited by his children since, by some wonky law, if he confessed, his wealth would be taken by the state. John Dolan as Proctor’s neighbour and friend, Giles Corey, is a delightful character although sometimes difficult to translate who even manages to get a chuckle from the audience when his death by crushing is described. There are a few other performances worth noting, including Taylor’s Elizabeth, whose character convincingly evolves from a cold, jealous, quietly suffering wife to a loving, loyal and supportive spouse. Of course, Proctor and his wife are both accused of witchcraft as are several other prominent characters.Ĭampbell’s performance as Proctor, the play’s protagonist, is powerful and riveting, dominating scenes with his presence without having to shout, the guilt and shame of his affair with Abigail in constant conflict with his pride, fuelling his determination to protect his wife and his reputation. The accusations of witchcraft fly in all directions as people settle scores and the young women surround and support Abigail, who avoids suspicion by leading the girls on various spiritual possessions that convince the townsfolk of the devil’s presence. Elizabeth impresses him she really does practice the Christian principles of charity, kindness, and self-control that she professes to have. Convinced Proctor loves her, Abigail begged the slave girl, Tituba, to perform a deadly curse to eliminate Proctor’s wife, Elizabeth (Shannon Taylor), so they could be together. The dancing ritual was aimed at the wife of John Proctor (Tim Campbell), a respected local farmer who had an affair with his servant Abigail Williams (Katelynn McCulloch), niece of Reverend Parris, and fired her. The play opens with one of the girls, 10-year-old Betty Parris (Aviva Goad), daughter of Reverend Parris, incoherent and convulsing in her bed, which ignites a lot of shouting and accusations, true and false, that lead to the death of dozens of townsfolk accused of witchcraft. ![]() This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt. ![]()
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