"The Crucible by Arthur Miller: The Tale of Abigail and Elizabeth Proctor"

Why is Abigail fired by Elizabeth Proctor?

a. because Abigail spoke out against Elizabeth in public
b. because Abigail is not a good housemaid
c. because Abigail accused Elizabeth of being a witch
d. because Abigail had an affair with John

Answer:

D. Because Abigail had an affair with John

Final answer:

Elizabeth Proctor fires Abigail in 'The Crucible' because of Abigail's affair with her husband, John Proctor. This decision leads to Abigail accusing Elizabeth of witchcraft out of spite.

Explanation:

In Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, Elizabeth Proctor dismisses Abigail because Abigail had an affair with Elizabeth's husband, John Proctor. Elizabeth discovers the affair and in her anger and hurt, decides to fire Abigail from her position as a servant in the Proctor home. This event sets in motion a series of disastrous occurrences leading to accusations of witchcraft and climaxes in tragic consequences. Abigail's dismissal is a key factor in her later decision to accuse Elizabeth of witchcraft out of spite, further escalating the series of events in the play.