There comes a time when the court formally asks John if he had committed adultery against his wife. He says yes and admits to it, which then leads them to bringing in Goody Proctor. Since she is in jail, this is an easy task. Of course she does not know what has been discussed in the court prior to her appearance so when she is asked, "Has John Proctor committed adultery against you?" She answers no because she was trying to protect her husband. She was willing to be put on the steak for her husband. This is the main moment when Proctor loses his reputation in the town. Everyone knows now that he and Abigail have had an
There comes a time when the court formally asks John if he had committed adultery against his wife. He says yes and admits to it, which then leads them to bringing in Goody Proctor. Since she is in jail, this is an easy task. Of course she does not know what has been discussed in the court prior to her appearance so when she is asked, "Has John Proctor committed adultery against you?" She answers no because she was trying to protect her husband. She was willing to be put on the steak for her husband. This is the main moment when Proctor loses his reputation in the town. Everyone knows now that he and Abigail have had an