In The Crucible what does Elizabeth think of John?

Answer 1

In the beginning of the play, Elizabeth is portrayed as a upright but cold woman. She is cold towards her husband John who had had an affair with the housekeeper Abigail. She doesn't t think much of him. However, later on in the play, she develops sympathy for her husband and realizes that her own shortcomings had led to that affair. She forgives him and encourages him to save his own life for herself and their child's sake. She also supports him when he is dying and persuades him to forgive himself