Examples Of The First Evidence In The Crucible

Elizabeth Proctor is honest throughout The Crucible. She influenced others to be honest as well. Since people throughout Salem are not telling the

“In her life, sir, she have never lied. There are them that cannot sing, and them that cannot weep- my wife cannot lie”. That quote was stated by John Proctor about his wife Elizabeth. In Salem Elizabeth is known for being very honest and never lying. Trait that Elizabeth and I have in common are our insecurities come out, we are regretful of past decisions, and we forgive.

In act 3, John proctor confessed to adultery in front of the court. John Proctor said” My wife would not lie to you.” When Elizabeth Proctor was asked about why she fired Abigail Williams, she told the court that she displeased her and john. When Judge Hathorne asked her about the affair, she said she had no knowledge about it. After the questioning, she was thrown back in jail. But before she leaves, John turns around and tells her that he told them about the affair. Elizabeth sacrificed her principle of not lying. She did this for John so it would not dirty his name.

This particular quote deals with Elizabeth speaking of her frustration, anger, and disappointment as a result of the violation of trust and marital oaths. Proctor only becomes angered when this topic comes up because he feels that he has repeatedly expressed his sorrow for the mistakes of the past and finds Elizabeth constantly second-guessing him, showing the lack of trust.

Elizabeth Proctor can be viewed as the most loyal woman in the play. In spite of the fact that her better half, John Proctor, admitted to having an affair with their housekeeper, Abigail Williams, Elizabeth was still devoted to John. At the point, when Elizabeth was questioned as to whether her significant other, John, was having an affair behind her back, she lied for him and denied it. When Danforth stated, "To your own knowledge, has John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery?” and Elizabeth reacted, "No, sir". Elizabeth had never lied before this incident, yet she did now, to save her cheating spouse. Elizabeth is a strong woman who took the fault for something that she was not associated with. She thought she was the reason behind on why her husband cheated, ”I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery". Elizabeth is portrayed as a woman with a strong, loyal character and a faithful wife, yet she has her flaws

Honesty in Salem was valued very high. Lying was almost as bad as committing a murder or adultery. If you were caught in a lie, you would be hanged for your sin. Elizabeth Proctor lied to the court about her not knowing about her husband, John Proctor, affair with Abigail Williams. Elizabeth was very ill at the time of the affair. Elizabeth is to be hanged for her sin. Her execution is postponed because she claims she is pregnant, which is another lie. Ezekiel Cheever and Herrick, ask Elizabeth if she has any dolls. Elizabeth tells them she does not have a doll since she was a little girl. Ezekiel Cheever and Herrick know that Elizabeth is lying. Mary had given Elizabeth a doll just before they got there. The doll had a needle in its side, just as Abigail did. When Elizabeth is called to the court, she does not know whether to lie to tell the truth. She ends up lying about her not knowing about the affair. John begs for the judge to change his mind and not hang her. Elizabeth is accused of

“In her life, sir, she have never lied. There are them that cannot sing, and them that cannot weep -- my wife cannot lie. I have paid much to learn it” (Miller 103). John Proctor states that his wife, Elizabeth wont tell a lie. However, she lies in an attempt to save his life. And as such, lying to save a family

Lying is to arraign because Abigail, a 17 year old girl and the niece of Reverend Parris, starts spreading rumors to protect the scandalous episode in the woods with the other girls. Similarly, Elizabeth Proctor, a good wife, could also be blamed for the trials. In the court, Danforth, a cantankerous judge, asks about John Proctor, a wealthy landowner and husband to

When Proctor makes his decision Elizabeth won’t comment on it. This shows that she now knows her place and knows that its his own decision. Proctor realises that his wife is the only one he’ll ever love. The audience respect proctors decision as they know that this is the right one.

Elizabeth Proctor a puritan, traditional, married women that follows her husband and stood with him no matter what the circumstances, however still managed to achieve great power in her own way. For example in Arthur Miller's The Crucible when John Proctor says, ¨You will not judge me more, Elizabeth. I have good reason to think before i

Parris is the first of many in Salem to “catch” Hale’s overconfidence. Because of Hale’s influence, Parris begins to become the most fervent witch hunter in Salem. Act 1 serves as a very effective introduction of Hale and the themes related to him, as it shows how quickly confidence can spread and threaten a community.

Elizabeth had never lied which makes her trustworthy, Abigail making her look bad as she said “she is blackening my name in the village she is telling lies about me!” This statement shows though Abigail pretends she’s angry at Elizabeth Proctor for damaging her reputation. Elizabeth know Abigail wants her dead saying “ she'd dare not call out such a farmers wife… she thinks to take my place.” This show how Elizabeth points out that Abigail's behavior, and her sudden accusation is false. Also Miller showing how foils reveal the elements of proctor's

ELIZABETH: It is her dearest hope, I know it. There be a thousand names; why does she call mine? There be a certain danger in calling such a name—I am no Goody Good that sleeps in ditches, nor Osburn, drunk and half-witted. She’d dare not call out such a farmer’s wife but there be monstrous profit in it. She thinks to take my place, John.” (II.162-168)Proctor also feels that God no longer loves him and that he has already been damned to hell. “PROCTOR: I'd have you see some honesty in it. Let them that never lied die now to keep their souls. It is pretense for me, a vanity that will not blind God nor keep my children out of the used wind.”(IV, 204-208) While adultery is a serious crime, neither Dimmesdale nor Proctor are punished by law. When Dimmesdale confesses he dies, due to his

In Act 3 she tries to be one step ahead and think about the future; there kids,there name, there reputation. Elizabeth wants Proctor to choose his own fate. She does not want to be the one to decide what he does. As Elizabeth tells John “ Do what you will, but let none be your judge.” (Miller 137). She wants him to choose if he should keep the name Proctor well respected and tell the truth, or lie that he cheated on Elizabeth and stay alive while his children grow up. Proctor chose to keep the name Proctor well respected and tell the truth. He was hung for this decision. Proctor died a well respected and reliable man. This shows his honor and integrity. He cared about his family so much, he died protecting the name Proctor.

After months in jail, Elizabeth Proctor was called into the courtroom to answer a series of questions that could determine the fate of her husband, herself, and Abigail Williams. Elizabeth Proctor was asked to accuse her husband of lechery. The hesitation in Elizabeth's response to this question was not a surprise. She was fighting a battle inside of herself that only she knew the depth of. It was up to her to make a decision that she knows would change her life and the lives of others. To the question of lechery put before her, Elizabeth Proctor chose to