As the trials unfold and more innocent people are accused of witchcraft, Abigail's reputation begins to crumble. Her lies and manipulations are eventually exposed, and she is shunned by the community. Feeling threatened and fearing punishment for her actions, she decides to flee Salem.
Abigail's departure from Salem marks the end of the hysteria that gripped the town. With her gone, the trials lose their momentum, and the accusations gradually subside. The play suggests that Abigail's escape symbolizes the passing of the dark period in Salem's history and the beginning of a new era.