They promise to spare Mary's life for a year
In The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Mary Warren says the girls are lying when Proctor brings her to speak with Judge Danforth.
Danforth hangs John Proctor because he views Proctor's execution as necessary to maintain the court's authority and the legitimacy of the witch trials. Despite Proctor's admission that his confession was a lie, Danforth believes that it would undermine the court's credibility to allow Proctor to escape punishment. Additionally, Proctor's refusal to live in dishonor by falsely confessing further solidifies his stance as a tragic hero, but it ultimately leads to his death, which Danforth sees as a means to uphold the law.
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Danforth refuses to accept the document signed by Proctor and the others, which attests to the innocence of the accused, as he views it as a threat to his authority and the court's legitimacy. He orders the arrest of those who signed it, seeing their actions as an attempt to undermine the judicial process. Danforth prioritizes his reputation and the court's proceedings over justice, demonstrating the dangers of power and the consequences of dissent in the Salem witch trials.
In The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
They promise to spare Elizabeth's life for a year because she claims she is pregnant
John Proctor's presence in the jail upsets Danforth because Proctor is a well-respected and influential member of the community. Danforth fears Proctor's influence and sees him as a threat to the authority of the court.
He (Danforth) told Abigail and john proctor to turn their back while he is asking Elizabeth but Elizabeth glance at john proctor for a hint and Danforth insist that Elizabeth look at him only.
Mary Warren says the girls are lying when Proctor brings her to speak with Judge Danforth.
Danforth hangs John Proctor because he views Proctor's execution as necessary to maintain the court's authority and the legitimacy of the witch trials. Despite Proctor's admission that his confession was a lie, Danforth believes that it would undermine the court's credibility to allow Proctor to escape punishment. Additionally, Proctor's refusal to live in dishonor by falsely confessing further solidifies his stance as a tragic hero, but it ultimately leads to his death, which Danforth sees as a means to uphold the law.
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Her pregnancy
Danforth refuses to accept the document signed by Proctor and the others, which attests to the innocence of the accused, as he views it as a threat to his authority and the court's legitimacy. He orders the arrest of those who signed it, seeing their actions as an attempt to undermine the judicial process. Danforth prioritizes his reputation and the court's proceedings over justice, demonstrating the dangers of power and the consequences of dissent in the Salem witch trials.
Elizabeth Proctor lies to Danforth by claiming that her husband, John Proctor, is an upstanding man and has not committed adultery with Abigail Williams. She is unaware that John has already confessed to the affair in a previous court scene, believing her lie will protect him. Her attempt to shield John ultimately backfires, as her dishonesty undermines his credibility and contributes to the court's belief in Abigail's fabricated claims.
Her pregnancy
that her husband never had an affair