Thomas Danforth's character in "The Crucible" is stern, judgmental, and proud. He thinks of himself as the most intelligent man in New England and, therefore, the only man capable of overseeing the Salem witch trials. He believes his word is final, and he fancies himself above questioning
Danforth rules the courtroom like a dictator. He is an icy character who firmly believes that Abigail Williams and the other girls are incapable of lying. The young women so much as shout out a name, Danforth assumes the name belongs to a witch. His gullibility is exceeded only by his self-righteousness.