John has taken the place for Elizabeth on trial and she finally begins to realize his goodness. Elizabeth goes to John in the jailhouse to check on him and bring him news of the trials. John does not know whether he should confess or remain silent. Elizabeth reassures him with, “As you will, I would have it. I want you living, John. That is sure.” Throughout the entire play, John has tried to earn back the love and trust of his wife. He has taken the place of Elizabeth on trial and finally she is able to feel love for him once again. John had lost his way in his marriage and in his life, but in the end, Elizabeth is able to find the goodness in John and forgive him; which she expresses at the end of the play Elizabeth crying out, “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from
John has taken the place for Elizabeth on trial and she finally begins to realize his goodness. Elizabeth goes to John in the jailhouse to check on him and bring him news of the trials. John does not know whether he should confess or remain silent. Elizabeth reassures him with, “As you will, I would have it. I want you living, John. That is sure.” Throughout the entire play, John has tried to earn back the love and trust of his wife. He has taken the place of Elizabeth on trial and finally she is able to feel love for him once again. John had lost his way in his marriage and in his life, but in the end, Elizabeth is able to find the goodness in John and forgive him; which she expresses at the end of the play Elizabeth crying out, “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from