Betty Parris and Abigail Williams are cousins in Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible. Betty is the daughter of Reverend Parris, while Abigail is the niece of Reverend Parris, as Abigail is the daughter of his deceased brother.
This familial relationship sets the stage for the dynamics of the Salem witch trials depicted in the play. Abigail, being older and more assertive, often takes a leadership role, influencing Betty and the other girls in their actions and decisions. Their connection is pivotal in the unfolding of the plot and the hysteria that engulfs Salem.