The Curse of Abigail Proctor Abigail Proctor is a character from the play "The Crucible" written by Arthur Miller. She is portrayed as a young, manipulative girl who starts the witch trials in Salem out of personal vendetta and jealousy. Throughout the play, it becomes clear that Abigail is willing to do anything to achieve her goals, even if it means condemning innocent people to death. Abigail's curse lies in her desire for power and control. From the beginning, she is shown as someone who craves attention and will go to great lengths to get it. This is evident in her manipulation of the other girls and her attempts to discredit those who stand in her way.
Tom Jicha can be reached at [email protected].
They ll gossip when she delivers a child several months premature but, Ray assures her, they ll embrace her, because she s his wife and that s the way the town is. Well educated, intellectually curious and formerly from Southern California, they are a metaphor for Livy s situation, biding their time until they are free to resume the lives of their choosing.
This is evident in her manipulation of the other girls and her attempts to discredit those who stand in her way. Her curse is not just the harm she causes to others, but also the destruction she brings upon herself. One of the main catalysts for the witch trials is Abigail's relationship with John Proctor, a married man with whom she had an affair.
HALLMARK’S ORDINARY DAYS TOO ORDINARY TO BE SPECIAL
Keri Russell must have a thing for characters who relocate to a distant place to start over.
As the title character in Felicity, she followed her heart from Northern California to college in New York, chasing a high school dream boy. After lying low since Felicity ended almost three years ago, Russell resurfaces Sunday in CBS’s The Magic of Ordinary Days, playing a college student who is banished to a remote locale after a fling with a naval officer puts her in the family way.
The Hallmark Hall of Fame production is a throwback piece, set in 1944, when there was still a stigma attached to pregnancy outside marriage. These days, Livy’s predicament would be fodder for a sitcom.
Livy Dunne, a grad school archaeology major in Denver, is exiled by her angry father to Wilson, Colo., a dot on the map that’s an hour from the nearest library. Waiting for her is a lonely guy named Ray (Skeet Ulrich), who has agreed to be the father of her child, and a minister, so anxious to make Livy an honest woman that he doesn’t even give Ray time to get a ring.
Ray’s a prince of a guy, a soft-spoken farmer with his own piece of land and a large, if slightly run-down, home. There’s even indoor plumbing. Ulrich isn’t tough to look at, either. But Livy’s heart still belongs to the sailor who is her baby’s father, and she has no intention of serving as a wife in any of the traditional ways, other than to live under the same roof — she on one floor, he on another.
Nevertheless, Ray looks at her like he’s the president of the stamp-collecting club who has been set up with the homecoming queen. There is nothing he won’t do for her. She obliges by letting him, without so much as a platonic kiss goodnight to show her appreciation.
“She got there and thought, ‘I’m not going to give this guy anything. I’m just going to do what I have to do to get through this,'” Russell said of her character.
The Magic of Ordinary Days is a prototypical chick flick, but Ulrich thinks his character is one guys can identify with. “I think it’s easy for anybody to relate to falling for somebody and not having it returned.”
The entire town, all 20 or so residents, is predisposed to accept Livy. They’ll gossip when she delivers a child several months premature but, Ray assures her, they’ll embrace her, because she’s his wife and that’s the way the town is. Leading the welcome wagon is Mare Winningham as Ray’s sister Martha, who doesn’t seem bothered about the way Livy is making a chump of her brother.
The only people Livy becomes close to are a couple of Japanese women who are being detained in an internment camp on the outskirts of town. Well educated, intellectually curious and formerly from Southern California, they are a metaphor for Livy’s situation, biding their time until they are free to resume the lives of their choosing.
Anyone who has ever watched a TV movie knows where this is going. However, the story is like being stuck in rush-hour traffic heading downtown. You can see the destination but know it’s going to take forever to get there.
Hallmark films pack in a few more minutes of content thanks to a reduced commercial load. In this case, it isn’t an asset. It merely delays the inevitable conclusion of a story otherwise uninterrupted by conflicts, issues, events or anything else that might keep viewers from dozing off. Three women chasing a butterfly is the major action scene. There’s little Magic, just a lot of Ordinary Days.
Tom Jicha can be reached at [email protected].
Program: The Magic of Ordinary Days
Stars: Keri Russell, Skeet Ulrich, Mare Winningham
Airs: 9 p.m. Sunday on WFOR-Ch. 4, WPEC-Ch. 12
The entire town, all 20 or so residents, is predisposed to accept Livy. They’ll gossip when she delivers a child several months premature but, Ray assures her, they’ll embrace her, because she’s his wife and that’s the way the town is. Leading the welcome wagon is Mare Winningham as Ray’s sister Martha, who doesn’t seem bothered about the way Livy is making a chump of her brother.
Abigail sees Elizabeth Proctor, John's wife, as her main obstacle and targets her for destruction. Abigail's curse lies in her inability to accept the consequences of her actions and the damage it causes. She is willing to destroy her own reputation and the lives of others in order to fulfill her desires. As the hysteria of the witch trials grows, Abigail becomes more powerful and influential. She uses this power to manipulate others, often coercing them into confessing to witchcraft or pointing fingers at innocent individuals. Abigail's curse is also her downfall as she becomes consumed by her own lies and deception. She starts to believe her own accusations and loses touch with reality. In the end, Abigail's curse catches up with her. Her web of lies unravels, and she is forced to flee Salem to avoid being accused of witchcraft herself. Abigail's curse is not just the harm she inflicts on others, but also the self-destruction she brings upon herself. "The Curse of Abigail Proctor" serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power and the consequences of one's actions. Abigail's curse is a reminder that our choices and desires can have far-reaching consequences, both for ourselves and those around us. It is a warning against the manipulation of others for personal gain and the destructive nature of revenge. Ultimately, Abigail's curse serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and accountability in our actions..
Reviews for "Abigail Proctor's Curse: A Story of Love, Heartbreak, and Revenge"
1. Mary Smith - 2/5
I was really disappointed in "The Curse of Abigail Proctor." The plot was incredibly predictable and I could guess what was going to happen next within the first 15 minutes of the movie. The acting was also subpar, with wooden performances from the entire cast. Additionally, the special effects were laughable and took away from any sense of fear or suspense the movie was trying to build. Overall, I found "The Curse of Abigail Proctor" to be a forgettable and lackluster horror film.
2. John Davis - 1/5
"The Curse of Abigail Proctor" was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The storyline was confusing and convoluted, making it difficult to follow what was happening. The pacing was incredibly slow and there were long stretches of the movie where nothing of interest was happening. The supposed scares were incredibly cheesy and relied on tired horror tropes. I would not recommend wasting your time or money on this film.
3. Emily Johnson - 2/5
I had high hopes for "The Curse of Abigail Proctor," but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The characters were poorly developed and lacked depth, making it difficult to care about their fates. The dialogue was also clunky and unnatural, making it hard to believe the interactions between the characters. While there were a few moments of suspense, they were overshadowed by the lack of originality in the overall plot. Overall, I found "The Curse of Abigail Proctor" to be a mediocre horror film that offered nothing new or exciting to the genre.
4. Alex Thompson - 2.5/5
"The Curse of Abigail Proctor" had potential, but ultimately failed to deliver. The storyline had an interesting premise, but it was poorly executed and left many unanswered questions. The pacing was uneven, with long lulls where nothing seemed to happen, followed by rushed and confusing plot developments. The acting was average at best, with some performances feeling forced and lacking authenticity. While there were a few genuinely creepy moments, they were overshadowed by the film's overall shortcomings. I would recommend skipping "The Curse of Abigail Proctor" and opting for a more satisfying horror movie experience.