In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, it is 1692 and in the midst of the Salem witch trials. In 1692, many women in Salem, Massachusetts were falsely accused of being witches and were given the option of admitting it and being “saved” or denying it and being killed. This is known as the Salem Witch Trials. In The Crucible, Arthur Miller tells a story of how adultery, lying, and false accusation can lead to a terrible ending during the Salem witch trials. Two of the main characters, Elizabeth Proctor and Abigail Williams, are foils to each other. Elizabeth is married to John Proctor, who had an affair with Abigail. Elizabeth and Abigail are very different. Elizabeth is loving and kind. Abigail is devious and harmful. They have one big similarity: being in love with John Proctor.
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During the trials John Proctor says “In her (Elizabeth) life, sir, she have never lied.” (Miller 190). Proctor says this multiple times throughout the book. This is evidence that Elizabeth is an honest person. Also, we can see that Elizabeth is a great and caring mom. One example of this is when we hear her singing to her kids while they fall asleep. “From above, Elizabeth is heard softly singing to the children” (Miller 160). This is evidence that she cares for her children. Also, even though John had affair with Abigail, Elizabeth is loyal and stays with her husband. Even when John is on trial for adultery she does not turn against him. Instead she lies and says “No sir” (Miller 190) when asked if John committed lechery. Even though she is known for being honest, she lies to protect her husband. Lying in 1692 was as equal to murder in terms of sin. Elizabeth is loyal to the extent in which she is willing to commit a huge sin in order to save her husband. Textual evidence in The Crucible by Arthur Miller, proves that Elizabeth proctor is a sincere mom, loyal wife, and overall great
During the trials John Proctor says “In her (Elizabeth) life, sir, she have never lied.” (Miller 190). Proctor says this multiple times throughout the book. This is evidence that Elizabeth is an honest person. Also, we can see that Elizabeth is a great and caring mom. One example of this is when we hear her singing to her kids while they fall asleep. “From above, Elizabeth is heard softly singing to the children” (Miller 160). This is evidence that she cares for her children. Also, even though John had affair with Abigail, Elizabeth is loyal and stays with her husband. Even when John is on trial for adultery she does not turn against him. Instead she lies and says “No sir” (Miller 190) when asked if John committed lechery. Even though she is known for being honest, she lies to protect her husband. Lying in 1692 was as equal to murder in terms of sin. Elizabeth is loyal to the extent in which she is willing to commit a huge sin in order to save her husband. Textual evidence in The Crucible by Arthur Miller, proves that Elizabeth proctor is a sincere mom, loyal wife, and overall great