The Evolution of Elizabeth Proctor Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible is a compelling look at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Elizabeth Proctor began as doubtful of her husband, John Proctor, but ends up having faith in him in the end. She still believed her husband was still in love with Abigail but Proctor soon proved his love for Elizabeth throughout the play. Elizabeth evolves from a woman who doubts her husband, but then evolves into a woman who risks her life to save her husband. Elizabeth continues to question her husband's faith causing an argument between the two. In Act II she questions her husband wondering what keeps him so late, she believes he was in Salem. She continues to ask if he still loves Abigail and if he was seeing …show more content…
Elizabeth has never lied in her life but She does in order to protect his good name showing an act of forgiveness and compassion. In Act IV Elizabeth then does everything in her power to have him “forgive” her. In the end of Act IV she then questions him if he will confess and whichever he decides she will not judge him for she “…cannot judge...John” (1114) and then she tells him that she will not forgive him until he forgives himself for he longer thinks himself a good man and cannot forgive himself for all the trouble he put his wife and a the village through. “John it come naught that I should forgive you, if you’ll not forgive yourself. It is not my soul, john, it is yours. Only be sure for I know it now: whatever you will do, it is a good man does it… To which she then tells him then she apologizes to him for not being a good wife “…I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery” (1114). Showing she blames herself for her husband’s lechery, this then causes John to have the want of living, causing him to confess. This shows the strength and forgiveness Elizabeth has give john having her evolve from a doubtful wife to a woman who risks her she has taken for her
Elizabeth Proctor is an ethical woman with a substantial amount of moral values that she attempts to uphold. Elizabeth devotes her life to being honest and truthful along with her Puritan faith. Elizabeth lies for the sake of her husband due to the fact she does not want her husband to be known as an adulterer. However, Elizabeth also believes that Abigail is attempting to develop inconveniences within her marriage with John Proctor and even within the court case. First, she arrives in the courtroom and the judge demands her to look only at the judge to answer her questions.
However, this is inaccurate because he avoids Abigail and risks everything for his wife. Elizabeth was taken by the court because she was accused for being a witch, but John knows she is a good women and fights for her. Elizabeth is worth the trouble of going to the court and defying the government. It is honorable for a husband to protect his wife after all they are family. John is talking to the court and tell the court a secret that no one knows about, John’s reputation is on the line.
Reluctant to confess a lie John asks Elizabeth what she would think of him if he lied, but Elizabeth said she would not judge John since she is not
Elizabeth Proctor is an Important character in Arthur MIllers' 'The Crucible'. She began as the cause of the events that took place, The drama that unfolded throughout the play was much more than than simply the proctor household, it affected multiple famiies and many innocent people were hung on false accusations. However, Elisabeth stood in the way of what abigail desired, john proctor, were it not for their marrige abigail would have no need to convince tituba and the others of the need to begin conjuring in the woods, the discovery of which began the hunts that killed innocent women. Elizabeth proctor was loyal to her husband, family, and God. She is a loving wife, however distant, she deeply cared for her husband, John, regardless of
I am not that man. My honesty is broke elizabeth; I am no good man. Nothing’s spoiled by giving them this lie that were not rotten long before”. The statement from John is saying how he knows he’s not a good man for having his affair and he takes blame for this starting, and now he gives his life for it. Also, I blame Elizabeth, if she would have just spoken the truth in court then Abigail's entire scheme would have been gone.
John says “I mean to please you, Elizabeth” in which she reacted with “I know it, John” (Miller 50). He want to please her by giving her a calf and taking her for a walk through a garden. He tries to glem and satisfy the relationship with her, because of the adultery that he committed in the past with Abigail Williams. He know what the he did was wrong and wants to do everything in his capacity to fix it.
She feels like she had a part to play in with the affair. As a result of Elizabeth saying that, John doesn't take it. He gets upset with her and says that she is was never in the wrong, but he was. Elizabeth towards the end of Act IV constantly reinsured him that whatever decisions he makes, she knows that a good man is behind
Elizabeth Proctor, a protagonist in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, is a devoted wife and mother who tries her best to follow the teachings of her religion. She knows the Commandments, she attends church when she can, and she prides herself on her honesty. Elizabeth does possess a number of flaws, however. She is not always willing to forgive others, she lies when the truth is most needed, and she refuses to save the life of a family member. Elizabeth has for sure shown us a number of reasons as to why she is not willing to forgive others.
Only be sure of this, for I know it now: Whatever you will do, it is a good man does it. I have read my heart this three month, John… I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery . . . John, I counted myself so plain, so poorly made, no honest love could come to me! Suspicion kissed you when I did; I never knew how I should say, my love.
She thinks that will be enough to make him go back to her. John might feel some lust for Abigail, but he isn't going to act upon his feelings anymore. Abigail knows that the reason he isn't giving in is because of Elizabeth. To Abigail, Elizabeth is in obstacle between her and John. Abigail is motivated by the lust she has for John to falsely accuse Elizabeth of being a witch, thus eliminating her from John's
Defense of Elizabeth Proctor In the play, The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, Abigail Williams charged Elizabeth Proctor with witchcraft. The evidence presented to the court against Elizabeth Proctor is inadequate and not justified. Elizabeth is a proper and honest woman. Elizabeth is definitely innocent of any allegation of dealing with the Devil.
Also, in attempt to tell the truth about Abigail, John Proctor admits to cheating on his wife with Abigail, but Elizabeth lets her fear assist her in lying. John Proctor tells everyone in the court, previous to Elizabeth arriving, “she [has] never lied” (III.891.). With everyone now knowing that she does not lie, it makes her trustworthy and believable. Deputy Danforth then brings Elizabeth in to confirm what
Although Elizabeth was not the best wife at some moments, she loved her husband so much that she lied for him. When questioned by Danforth if Proctor committed lechery she said faintly “No, sir” (Miller 113). Elizabeth lies for the first time to save her husband because she is loving and cares about him. Although Elizabeth is not truthful, she protects her values by doing what she feels is right for her husband. Abigail is revengeful throughout the play at Elizabeth.
The impact that John’s sin had on Elizabeth 's and his marriage
Nicole Schaefer Mr. Becker American Literature October 29, 2014 Two Women for Two Different Worlds In the novel the crucible, Elizabeth, wife of John Proctor, and Abigail Williams, mistress of John Proctor are two main roles. Elizabeth, a woman who is loyal and true, or manipulative and ruthless liar, Abigail. She pretends to see spirits and commands the other girls to pretend as well.