- An elderly slave from Barbados who works in the household of the Reverend Samuel Parris.
- She is accused of witchcraft by Abigail Williams and other girls.
- Tituba is a complex character who is both a victim and a perpetrator of the Salem witch trials.
- On one hand, she is a vulnerable figure who is easily manipulated by the more powerful members of the community.
- On the other hand, she willingly participates in the witch hunt, accusing innocent people in order to save herself.
- Tituba is a tragic figure whose life is ultimately destroyed by the hysteria of the trials.
Her Relationship to Family
- Tituba has a daughter named Ruth.
- Ruth is also accused of witchcraft and is ultimately executed.
- Tituba's relationship with her daughter is strained due to the accusations and the fact that Tituba is willing to save herself by accusing innocent people.
- Tituba's husband is not mentioned in the play, and it is unclear what happened to him.