Elizabeth Proctor

borne by Abigail. She falsely accused people of witchcraft of her self-satisfaction, sought revenge against Elizabeth Procter wanting John to be her husband, and lied to people of significant influence ultimately killing innocent Puritans. Abigail is a wicked woman; she blames innocent puritans for having affiliations with the devil with no physical evidence to make…

“after her head” Later in the book, Proctor has been told that if he does not sign the confession he will be hanged, yet something is keeping him from signing. (Proctor speaking) “I have three children––how may I teach them to walk like men in the world, when I have sold my friends” (Miller 150). Later Elizabeth speaks of John Proctor, “He have his goodness now, God forbid I take it from him!” (152) Throughout these events the reader can see how Proctor has decided to stand for the truth…

He tries to persuade Elizabeth Proctor to tell John Proctor that he should not sacrifice himself for his beliefs. Elizabeth denies his request and believes no one should ever give a false confession. No man should ever give a false confession because it is a sin, that person will always live with guilt, and it will eventually lead to even more chaos later on in their life. Anyone who states a false confession will live with guilt of lying for the rest of their lives. Proctor does not want to…

If John Proctor from Arthur MIller’s “The Crucible” were to write a persuasive letter to Abigail Williams explaining his view on the matter of his wife being accused of witchcraft, his main points would be: Elizabeth is innocent, he doesn 't love Abigail anymore, and that she is doing everything for the wrong reason. John Proctor from Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” would say to Abigail in his persuasive letter explaining his view on his wife being accused of witchcraft, that Elizabeth is…

Crucible. It is the motivating factor behind many of the decisions made by John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, and Abigail Williams. Arthur Miller demonstrates how love will dramatically affect people and their ability to make decisions. The Crucible clearly illustrates how love will cause someone to counter his or her integrity. The love between John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor and the love Abigail Williams has for John Proctor demonstrates how love will dramatically affect people and their…

Miller uses this character to create a very typical man who is trusted very much by his town. Although Proctor made some mistakes, he is still seen as the tragic hero because of his bravery even is his last moments. After his wife is accused of witchcraft and framed for hurting Abigail Williams, John tries everything he can to preserve her name. He tries his…

it is, sir. There be no blush about my name… She [Elizabeth Proctor] hates me, uncle, she must, for I would not be her slave. It’s a bigger woman, a lying, cold, sniveling woman, and I will not work for such a woman!” (Miller 12). Abigail is angered and humiliated by her reputation. As an unmarried orphan, Abigail has little to no power in society. On top of that, she has a reputation as a common whore due to her affair with John Proctor, so what little respect the townspeople of Salem…

foolishness in others and exposes it. John Proctor exposes the girls for pretending there was witchcraft within Salem. He has scarred his reputation by having an affair with Abigail , in fear his reputation would be scarred he keeps his affair with Abigail a secret. Elizabeth Proctor Elizabeth is John Proctor’s wife she shares similar traits to John. She is has strict moral principles that she adheres too. She is regarded as a woman of honesty. Elizabeth can also be a demanding and cold woman…

their differences. Although John and Elizabeth Proctor are married, they have contrasting characteristics; John is courageous and inconsiderate, and Elizabeth is jealous and loving. John Proctor is the protagonist of The Crucible. He is around thirty years old, lives in the small town of Salem, Massachusetts, and has three sons with his wife, Elizabeth. Prior to the beginning of the play, he has an affair with his former housekeeper, Abigail. As an effect, Proctor is trying to mend his nearly…

The Shift Experienced by Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible The Crucible, play written by Arthur Miller in 1953, tells the story of the Salem witch trials that happened in 1692. He introduces different characters that already have their own psychology when the story starts, and we witness their evolution during the happening of the play. I will study the shift experienced by Elizabeth Proctor, one of the protagonists, and its reasons. Elizabeth Proctor appears for the first time in the play at…