Over 200 people were accused, one of them being Elizabeth Proctor, the wife of John Proctor. John Proctor has an affair with Abigail Williams, but once she accused his wife, he tried to save her. John Proctor has many hard decisions to make leading up to his execution. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, John Proctor makes all the right decisions throughout the play by being brave.…
After discovering Proctor’s secret meeting with Abigail where the two discussed the standing of the witch trials and how it “was all just sport”; Elizabeth made her husband promise to tell Danforth about what Abigail has told him. Despite her obvious discontent with Proctor’s secrecy in the sense of “back[ing] away” from his kiss, Elizabeth soon forgave her husband when trial came. As Proctor risked his own “name” to end the dreaded trials, Elizabeth sought only to protect her beloved husband, compelling her to lie for his sake. Having redeemed himself (John Proctor), Elizabeth would argue her husband’s honor and…
This made Elizabeth Proctor, John Proctor’s wife, a prime target for Abigail Williams. John and Abigail had an affair in the past, but now he rejects her and is trying his best to prove to his wife that he only wants her. Once Abigail accuses Elizabeth, she is arrested by the court just like everyone else who has been accused. John Proctor does his best to save her, but he ends up by himself in jail and eventually being taken to the gallows. All at the same time, Elizabeth has been released from jail because she is pregnant and Abigail has…
John Proctor’s Death There are many characters in “The Crucible” who could be blamed for John Proctor’s death. The majority of the audience and readers could say that almost every character is responsible for John Proctor’s death in some way. However, there are a few characters who really stood out, and one character in particular was Abigail Williams. Most readers believe that she is the one who should be held accountable for his death, but in reality, John Proctor is the one responsible for his own death.…
Proctor responds with, “Good. Then her saintliness is done with. We will slide together into our pit; you will tell the court what you know,” (80). This portrays a sense of desperation for Elizabeth’s freedom and self-hatred for himself. Proctor wants nothing more than to make things right between Elizabeth and himself.…
Introduction Thesis- Seeing The Crucible through an archetypal lens the reader sees that even though the Salem Witch Trials seem to be an outrageous story, it has many characteristics of everyday archetypes. These archetypes are shown by three different characters which hold the traits of being a hero, rebel, ruler, and lover of the story. Body Paragraph #1…
Even though John Proctor had an affair with another woman, he still really cares about his wife Elizabeth. He is willing to do whatever it takes to win her trust and love back. He listens to her advice more than he did in the past. Elizabeth encouraged John to go to the court and tell them that Abigail said that nothing revolved around witchcraft. He cares for Elizabeth so he does what he can to please her.…
Once the accusations against Elizabeth turn out to be far more serious, Proctor’s anger flourishes. He rips up the warrant for Elizabeth and attempts to kick everyone out of his house. When Hale tries to reason with him, Proctor questions him, saying, “why do you never wonder if Parris be innocent, or Abigail? Is the accuser always holy now?” (73).…
Salem was a town with pure and hardworking Puritans. British Protestants would go out to farm their land and feed their cattle. A good Puritan could work hard and be faithful his or her entire life, but if accused of witchcraft their lives could take a turn for the worse. There were many candidates in Salem potentially deciding the lives of honest Puritans. The ultimate responsibility for the death of innocent Puritans is borne by Abigail.…
In the first act it is revealed John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor's wife has had an affair with one of the girls who ends up calling witchcraft on members of the village. Elizabeth Proctor is introduced in the beginning of the second act. In this act is very clear that Elizabeth blames, her husband for having an affair with Abigail. She is very cold and distant towards John, and who wouldn't be after what had happened. Abigail then convicts Elizabeth of witchcraft by using a needle and a doll.…
' 'Whatever you will do, it is a good man does it. ' ' Elizabeth says to John, this shows how truly deep her love is for this man. Elizabeth is the wife of Proctor and they are both entitled to each other and all that they have to offer. At the beginning of the play she is pegged as an over dramatic mean lady and towards the end of this play she is more looked at as a loving and more caring…
Integrity is the quality of being honest and fair, having a good heart with good morals and honor. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Miller writes about life in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and appreciates those who risked their lives for the goodness in their hearts. Additionally, there are three characters who portray this quality in their own way. Reverend John Hale, the puritan pastor, and loyal man to the people of Salem. Elizabeth Proctor, wife of John Proctor, a hardworking mother with very strong morals.…
Lie to Live, Confess to Die Readers of The Crucible recently discovered a serious phenomenon: cowards are the most sought after and well-admired individuals in all social situations, while brave individuals are abased to that of useless liars. It absolutely seems paradoxical and unrealistic, but this premise exists in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. In his play, the antagonist Abigail, who operates in cowardice, manipulates others for her personal benefit, and to induce hatred towards the protagonist, John Proctor. The affinity between cowards and the brave is clearest and well-defined through the relationship of Abigail and Proctor. Accordingly, Miller attempts to demonstrate the clash between the two worlds of cowardice and bravery because…
In Act I, it is revealed that Abigail Williams and John Proctor had an affair. Elizabeth Proctor learned this and kicked Abigail out. Later, they hire Abigail’s friend Mary Warren. Parris found his niece, daughter, and a few of their friends dancing in the woods. They were making a charm to try to kill Elizabeth.…
However, as the story continues Proctor evolves from a lying, immoral, unhappy man to a person of true courage and character that fights for what is right and strives to fix his mistakes. “My wife will not die for me! … That goodness will not die for me!” (Miller 76). As time goes on, Proctor sees the goodness that is in Elizabeth and the mercy she gave him in forgiving him for adultery.…