The Crucible written by Arthur Miller is a play about the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. The story represents the idea of witchcraft in the city, and how it impacts, as well as defies their supposive puritan ideology. In the text, Elizabeth Proctor, wife of John Proctor, is aware of the camouflaged relationship her husband has with Abigail Williams, niece of the town minister Reverend Parris. Abigail Williams is a clever character who is convinced that that John Proctor is her destined lover, and tries to destroy Elizabeth's reputation in order to have John to herself. Elizabeth Proctor wants to prove to court that Abigail is a lier and is not the innocent little girl she is seen as. Consequently, Elizabeth use of rhetoric through tone and pathos in the text convinces John Proctor to confess his affair with Abigail.
Elizabeth uses pathos to convince John to confess to the court about his affair with Abigail. Primarily, Elizabeth notes that “They’ve sent four judges out to Boston… weight magistrates of the general court, and at the head …show more content…
Abigail as well as the other girls incorrectly began to accuse townspeople of witchcraft.When John knows that Abigail is lying, Elizabeth has her first alabi. “God forbid you keep that from the court, John. I think they must be told” (Miller 53). Since Elizabeth knows that Abigail is a lier, her initial goal is to provide examples that prove she is a fraud, so therefore wants no information held back. Comparatively, Elizabeth attempts to obtain more information from John. “You saw her with a crowd, you said” (Miller 55). In like manner, Elizabeth knows that if she has enough evidence to verify Abigail’s lies, the court will recognize their mistake in assuming her accusation. Thereupon, John’s familiarity with Elizabeth’s purpose to confess, will fundamentally provoke him to confess to the
Elizabeth uses pathos to convince John to confess to the court about his affair with Abigail. Primarily, Elizabeth notes that “They’ve sent four judges out to Boston… weight magistrates of the general court, and at the head …show more content…
Abigail as well as the other girls incorrectly began to accuse townspeople of witchcraft.When John knows that Abigail is lying, Elizabeth has her first alabi. “God forbid you keep that from the court, John. I think they must be told” (Miller 53). Since Elizabeth knows that Abigail is a lier, her initial goal is to provide examples that prove she is a fraud, so therefore wants no information held back. Comparatively, Elizabeth attempts to obtain more information from John. “You saw her with a crowd, you said” (Miller 55). In like manner, Elizabeth knows that if she has enough evidence to verify Abigail’s lies, the court will recognize their mistake in assuming her accusation. Thereupon, John’s familiarity with Elizabeth’s purpose to confess, will fundamentally provoke him to confess to the