Here's what actually happens:
* Mary Warren gives Elizabeth Proctor a poppet. This happens in Act II. Mary claims she made the poppet for Elizabeth and gives it to her as a gift.
* Later, the poppet is found with a needle stuck in it. This happens after Abigail Williams accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft. The needle is discovered in the poppet by Cheever, the officer who comes to arrest Elizabeth.
* Abigail claims Elizabeth sent the poppet with the needle to harm her. Abigail claims that she felt a sharp pain in her stomach and accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft, saying she stuck the needle in the poppet to harm her.
The significance of the poppet:
* The poppet with the needle acts as a central piece of evidence against Elizabeth. It's used to solidify Abigail's false accusations against Elizabeth.
* The poppet is a symbol of the dangers of manipulation and the power of false accusations.
* The poppet, and especially the needle, can be seen as representing the danger of the "needle" of accusations in Salem.
It's important to note that Mary never intended to harm Abigail, and the poppet was a simple gift. However, Abigail takes advantage of the situation to further her own agenda, demonstrating the destructive power of false accusations and manipulation in the play.