Danforth

Miller's Commentary:
"Danforth is a grave man in his sixties, of some humor and sophistication that do not, however, interfere with an exact loyalty to his position and cause" (Act 3).

"restrained-he is curious" (Act 3).

Reader's Commentary:
Danforth is a arrogant person who has a high opinion of himself. Even the way the townsfolk refer to him creates this sense of power over them.

Characteristic Adjectives:
Prideful

Motivation:
Power

Important Quotations:
"Do you know who I am, Mr. Nurse?" (Act III)

"four hundred are in the jails... upon my signature" (Act III)

"and seventy-two condemned to hang by that signature" (Act III)

"We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment." (Act III)