In Act 1, Abigail Williams states, "I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus!" What does this statement reflect about her character? (1 point)

Question

Responses

a. Her genuine religious devotion
a. Her genuine religious devotion

b. Her fear of being accused of witchcraft
b. Her fear of being accused of witchcraft

c. Her desire to manipulate and deceive others
c. Her desire to manipulate and deceive others

d. Her belief in the power of prayer

Answer 1

The correct response is:

c. Her desire to manipulate and deceive others

In "The Crucible," Abigail's statement reflects her cunning nature and her ability to use religious language to appear virtuous and gain sympathy, while she is actually driven by self-serving motives.