The news about Rebecca Nurse being arrested suggests that Abigail Williams status is changing and she is becoming more powerful in Salem.
"The Crucible" is set in Salem, in 1692, a time when women were considered inferior to men and would often go unheard. That was Abigail Williams' status before she started accusing people of practicing witchcraft.
Once the accusations began, Abigail's status also began to change. She suddenly gained more power, to the point where even an accusation against Rebecca Nurse, who was known to be a good person, was believed.
The fact that Rebecca was arrested shows how Abigail's status has shifted and how influential she has become over Salem's society and even the fate of people.
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