How Does Elizabeth Proctor Change In The Crucible

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Elizabeth proctor started out as a cold hearted and mad person. She did not trust her husband. The way she acted towards him was very rude. Even though the way she acted to him was wrong she had a good reason. After all her husband had an affair. She really showed she was mad at him when John told her about him and Abigail being alone in Salem. She asks him multiple questions in an aggravated tone. She also acts very distant from him in the story. She doesn’t get very close to him or show him affection very much at all. Throughout the story Elizabeth Proctor went through a few changes. Some more major than others. Elizabeth had a period of self-blame. She thought she was the reason for the affair John had with Abigail. She thought this because

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