The Only Use of
abyss
in
The Crucible
- PUTNAM—at the moment he is intent upon getting Parris, for whom he has only contempt, to move toward the abyss: Mr. Parris, I have taken your part in all contention here, and I would continue; but I cannot if you hold back in this.
p. 15.5abyss = frightening bottomless pit (figurative)
Definition:
a hole or dropoff so deep the bottom cannot be seen -- often used figuratively to imply a frightening bottomless pit