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What is the deal that danforth tries to make with john proctor?
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Deputy Governor Danforth attempts to persuade John Proctor to sign a false confession to witchcraft in exchange for his life. Danforth believes that a signed confession would serve to validate the court's proceedings and quell dissent. Proctor, however, struggles with the moral implications of lying and ultimately refuses to compromise his integrity, choosing to face execution rather than live with a dishonorable confession. This pivotal moment highlights the themes of reputation, truth, and personal conscience.
Why does john proctor make Mary warren go to court with him?
He wants her to go to court with him so she can tell danforth that abigil is a liar
Why do you think Danforths eyes narrow when he is questioning Proctor from the crucible?
Danforth's eyes narrow when questioning Proctor because he is suspicious and wary of Proctor's motives and integrity. As the Deputy Governor, Danforth is deeply invested in maintaining the authority of the court and the validity of the witch trials. Proctor's defiance and the potential threat he poses to the court's credibility make Danforth anxious, prompting him to scrutinize Proctor closely. This tension reflects the larger themes of power, reputation, and the struggle for truth within the play.
What cofession does proctor make in open court how does danforth test the truth of this cofession?
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," John Proctor confesses to committing adultery with Abigail Williams in open court, aiming to discredit her motives and expose the hysteria surrounding the witch trials. To test the truth of Proctor's confession, Deputy Danforth asks Proctor's wife, Elizabeth, to confirm the affair, believing she will not lie to protect him. However, Elizabeth's response is complicated; she lies to save Proctor's reputation, inadvertently undermining his confession and demonstrating the tragic consequences of the court's proceedings.
What arrangement does Danforth make for Elizabeth regarding the date of her hanging?
because she was pregnant so they have to wait until the child is born to kill her and they said that to proctor.
What is the deal that danforth tries to make with john proctor?
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Deputy Governor Danforth attempts to persuade John Proctor to sign a false confession to witchcraft in exchange for his life. Danforth believes that a signed confession would serve to validate the court's proceedings and quell dissent. Proctor, however, struggles with the moral implications of lying and ultimately refuses to compromise his integrity, choosing to face execution rather than live with a dishonorable confession. This pivotal moment highlights the themes of reputation, truth, and personal conscience.
Why does john proctor make Mary warren go to court with him?
He wants her to go to court with him so she can tell danforth that abigil is a liar
What deal does he try to make with him?
The deal was that John Proctor's hanging would be postponed till after Elizabeth poops out the baby.
Why do you think Danforths eyes narrow when he is questioning Proctor from the crucible?
Danforth's eyes narrow when questioning Proctor because he is suspicious and wary of Proctor's motives and integrity. As the Deputy Governor, Danforth is deeply invested in maintaining the authority of the court and the validity of the witch trials. Proctor's defiance and the potential threat he poses to the court's credibility make Danforth anxious, prompting him to scrutinize Proctor closely. This tension reflects the larger themes of power, reputation, and the struggle for truth within the play.
What cofession does proctor make in open court how does danforth test the truth of this cofession?
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," John Proctor confesses to committing adultery with Abigail Williams in open court, aiming to discredit her motives and expose the hysteria surrounding the witch trials. To test the truth of Proctor's confession, Deputy Danforth asks Proctor's wife, Elizabeth, to confirm the affair, believing she will not lie to protect him. However, Elizabeth's response is complicated; she lies to save Proctor's reputation, inadvertently undermining his confession and demonstrating the tragic consequences of the court's proceedings.
What arrangement does Danforth make for Elizabeth regarding the date of her hanging?
because she was pregnant so they have to wait until the child is born to kill her and they said that to proctor.
What choices does John Proctor make that affects the outcome of situation?
he doesn't die
What three things does Danforth learn about Abigail that make him begin to doubt her character?
She tells lies, manipulates her friends and the entire town, and eventually sends nineteen innocent people to their deaths. He finds out Abigail had an affair with John Proctor, she runs away, and she stole money take your pick lol :) In scene three, however, the three things he discovers are that she a) had an affair with John Proctor, b) she danced naked in the woods with her friends and c) she got kicked out of the meetinghouse twice for laughing during prayer.
What things does danforth learn about Abigail that make him begin to doubt her character?
She tells lies, manipulates her friends and the entire town, and eventually sends nineteen innocent people to their deaths. He finds out Abigail had an affair with John Proctor, she runs away, and she stole money take your pick lol :) In scene three, however, the three things he discovers are that she a) had an affair with John Proctor, b) she danced naked in the woods with her friends and c) she got kicked out of the meetinghouse twice for laughing during prayer.
In the play the crucible when Abigail is alone with proctor what claim does she make?
Abigail claims that John still loves and wants her.
Does Miller want you to admire Proctor or does he believe Proctor made a mistake in The Crucible?
John Proctor is a conflicted character. He is a farmer, good to his wife and holy. He is also a hardheaded man who had an affair. The author paints him as a person who has done wrong but wants to make it right.
Did John Proctor made the right decision in choosing to die rather than signing a false confession?
yes john proctor did make the right decision because if he sign his name away he would be lieing say he committed witch craft in he wanted to die with a good soul believing in his self.
