What Is Elizabeth's Role In The Crucible

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Throughout The Crucible Elizabeth was a cold hearted yet wise woman. She was a true

victim of the Salem Witch Trials. At first she was very cold with her husband John Proctor

because she found out he had an affair with their maid Abigail. She was cold to him but

eventually blames herself for his wrong doing claiming that since she was cold it was her fault

John turned to lechery.

In The Crucible Elizabeth was an extremely wise woman. While she and Proctor are

arguing over Abigail's motives she says one of her most famous lines,” (pg. )spoken or silent a

promise is surely made” This shows she is a very wise woman because she knows that Abigail

will fight for John no matter what because Abigail is under the impression that John

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