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.
Let me guess. You read the Crucible and have no clue about what really happened during the Salem witch panic. Thomas Danforth does no "reflect" anyone. He was the deputy governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692. A judge by profession, he joined the court that tried the accused.
He died by being tortured by Danforth and the Court. They tortured him by laying stones on top of him until the pressure gave way and kill him. His last works were "more weight", in other words, "I'm not telling you anything!"
He wants her to go to court with him so she can tell danforth that abigil is a liar
contempt of the court
The court is based by the principles of the church.
He tells danforth that he had an affair with Abigail because he knew Abigail would bring it up anyways in court
When Danforth says "No uncorrupted man may fear this court," in The Crucible, the point is significant because it is so ironic. Danforth is basically saying that innocent men should not be afraid of the court because the court will be so fair.
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.
His affair with Abigial because he knew she would bring it up in court anyways.
Let me guess. You read the Crucible and have no clue about what really happened during the Salem witch panic. Thomas Danforth does no "reflect" anyone. He was the deputy governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692. A judge by profession, he joined the court that tried the accused.
Danforth refuses to postpone executions because he believes it would undermine the authority of the court and the credibility of the trials. He is committed to upholding the law and maintaining order in Salem, regardless of doubts or evidence presented. Additionally, he may fear that delaying the executions could lead to further chaos and rebellion in the community.
He died by being tortured by Danforth and the Court. They tortured him by laying stones on top of him until the pressure gave way and kill him. His last works were "more weight", in other words, "I'm not telling you anything!"
At this point, even Danforth understands that the whole witchcraft hysteria was probably a hoax, and that he and the Puritan court had sent innocent people to their deaths.
He wants her to go to court with him so she can tell danforth that abigil is a liar
contempt of the court
john proctor