When Danforth asks Elizabeth Proctor about her husband John's claim that he had an affair with Abigail Williams, she initially hesitates but ultimately lies to protect John, saying that he has not committed adultery. Her intention is to shield his reputation, but this decision inadvertently contributes to the tragedy of the situation, as it undermines John's testimony and leads to further complications in the court's proceedings. Elizabeth's lie reflects her deep love for John and her desire to support him, even at great personal risk.
because Elizabeth Proctor accused Abigail of being a harlot ( a whore) and sleeping with her husband, John Proctor.
John Proctor conflicts with society because he does not believe that the children are "witched". John Proctor conflicts with his wife because he wants to forget the affair with Abigail but Elizabeth seems to hang on to the hurt the affair caused. John Proctor conflicts with Reverend Hale because Hale does not see the trials as false in time to save Elizabeth. John Proctor conflicts with Danforth in that Danforth will not let the trials stop.
She didn't tell about the affair because she thought that Danforth didn't know and she was just trying to save John's good name in the town.
that her husband never had an affair
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.
Abigail lost her her job with the Proctors because she was having an affair with Elizabeth's husband
because Elizabeth Proctor accused Abigail of being a harlot ( a whore) and sleeping with her husband, John Proctor.
John Proctor conflicts with society because he does not believe that the children are "witched". John Proctor conflicts with his wife because he wants to forget the affair with Abigail but Elizabeth seems to hang on to the hurt the affair caused. John Proctor conflicts with Reverend Hale because Hale does not see the trials as false in time to save Elizabeth. John Proctor conflicts with Danforth in that Danforth will not let the trials stop.
John Proctor's affair with Abigail is a HUGE sin because proctor already have a wife Elizabeth so it is against the law. The whole story of "The Crucible" happens because of Abigail perform a witchcraft that is drinking blood to kill Elizabeth so Abigail can be with John Proctor.
She didn't tell about the affair because she thought that Danforth didn't know and she was just trying to save John's good name in the town.
He tells danforth that he had an affair with Abigail because he knew Abigail would bring it up anyways in court
that her husband never had an affair
Elizabeth sacks Abigail because she finds out that her husband has had an affair with Abigail. She is 'angry and resentful' towards Abigail.
Elizabeth
She fires Abigail as their housemaid.
She lies about his affair with Abigiai
In "The Crucible," Elizabeth Proctor accused Abigail of having an affair with her husband, John Proctor, and forced her to leave their home. Angered that John Proctor refused to carry on with their affair, Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft.