They must lie to avoid being hanged
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," John Proctor tells Mary Warren that she must testify against the other girls involved in the witch trials and expose their deceit. He believes that her testimony is crucial to stop the hysteria and injustice occurring in Salem. Proctor's insistence reflects his desire to confront the truth and protect his own integrity, as well as that of others wrongfully accused.
at the end of act two, we learn that Mary Warren's motives are her actions. when john proctor propmts her to tell the court about the poppet, she expresses her true fears. "abby'll kill me for sayin' that! i cannot, they'll turn on me!" she fears that if she tells the court, she will be accused of witchcraft.
Mary Warren is the dynamic character in the play. she changes from being a servant who listens word by word to john proctor and Elizabeth . by the end she tells she is with the court and cannot tell what proctor ask her to tell.
Proctor tells her that he will cut his hands off before he reaches for her again.
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," John Proctor tells Mary Warren to "be not afraid." This quote emphasizes the importance of courage and integrity in the face of fear and societal pressure during the Salem witch trials. Proctor's encouragement reflects his desire for Mary to stand up for the truth, despite the potential consequences she may face.
at the end of act two, we learn that Mary Warren's motives are her actions. when john proctor propmts her to tell the court about the poppet, she expresses her true fears. "abby'll kill me for sayin' that! i cannot, they'll turn on me!" she fears that if she tells the court, she will be accused of witchcraft.
Mary Warren is the dynamic character in the play. she changes from being a servant who listens word by word to john proctor and Elizabeth . by the end she tells she is with the court and cannot tell what proctor ask her to tell.
In act IV of The Crucible Elizabeth tells John Proctor that she has forgiven him. She tells him how much she loves him and how Giles Corey was killed by being pressed to death.
Proctor tells her that he will cut his hands off before he reaches for her again.
John Proctor reveals about his affair with Abigail in open court. He reveals it because in court Abigail calls God, and Proctor accuses her of being a woman who sleeps around and tells the court they had an affair.
Proctor tells Hale that Abby confessed that they were really just dancing in the woods. Proctor and Abby met alone when she said this, so there is no real evidence.
She has to talk to Proctor alone after danforth tells her to but, i dont know why im still tryin to figure that out.
Proctor tells Hale that Abigail confessed the children were dancing in the woods and Betty just got frightened. He claims to know because Abigail told him when they were alone together.
he tells marry warren to go to the judge and tell the truth about how everything is a lie and also told her to tell the judge that she really made the doll and gave it to Abigail
In "The Crucible," Abigail Williams secretly tells John Proctor about the events in Salem because she wants to rekindle their past affair and manipulate him into returning to her. She hopes to eliminate Elizabeth Proctor, John’s wife, and believes that by confessing her love and revealing her motivations, she can sway John to her side. Abigail's actions are driven by her desire for power and control amidst the chaos of the witch trials. Her secretive approach highlights her cunning and desperate nature.
Mary tells Elizbeth that she had been accused of witchcraft in the courthouse and Mary stood up for Elizabeth saying she was not a witch.
Concerning the events in the woods, Abby tells Proctor that there was no witchcraft involved. She tells him they were simply dancing and doing charms.