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In Act III of "The Crucible," when Abigail accuses Mary Warren of witchcraft, John Proctor defends Mary by asserting her honesty and integrity. He confronts Abigail, revealing their past affair in an attempt to discredit her and expose her motivations for the accusations. Proctor's actions demonstrate his determination to protect Mary and challenge the hysteria engulfing the town, although it ultimately puts him at great personal risk.
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What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail in act 1?
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.
What does john proctor do when Abigail accuses Mary of witchcraft?
When Abigail Williams accuses Mary Warren of witchcraft in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," John Proctor defends Mary and tries to discredit Abigail. He recognizes that Abigail's motivations are rooted in her desire for power and her infatuation with him, which leads him to confront her directly. Proctor ultimately seeks to protect Mary and expose the truth about the false accusations, highlighting the moral complexity and danger of the witch trials.
Why did Mary warren accuse john proctor?
In the beginning, Mary agrees to go with John Proctor and testify against Abigail in court, but then when actually in court, she flakes under pressure and accuses Proctor of witchcraft and joins Abigail once again.
What does Proctor admit to Reverend Hale about Abigail in Act 2 of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
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.
What is some conflicts in act 2 of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
One of the most apparent and obvious conflict appears in the beginning of the Act, when the teenaged girls of the village have been caught dancing in the woods. This is against the religious beliefs of the town. With the word of the girls dancing in the woods, the witchcraft "rumors" are spread. This conflict leads to all other conflicts . . . (The village people getting accused of witchcraft), Abigail had started it... always telling lies and making the situation even worse, that ended up the main conflict. The second conflict I see as a big table turner is the affair that John Proctor had with Abigail Williams. These two had an affair when Abigail was working in John's house and Abigail believed that if she got rid of Elizabeth Proctor, then John Proctor would become her own. John Proctor HAD an affair with Abigail, but for him it was just puppy love, while Abigail believed it was true love. She told John Proctor that she loved him, and once she gets rid of Elizabeth, they would be free to love each other. John is freaked out by this, but can do nothing to convince Abigail that he is not in love with her. Abigail then accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and is arrested. John Proctor has the decision of what to do. He knows that he has sinned but does not want to hurt his wife. Two young girls are in trances, seemingly unable to see or hear the outside world. - Some of the girls want to tell the adults the truth, but Abigail keeps them from doing so. -Abigail and John Proctor have had an affair. She still wants to be with him, but he tells her that they can never be together again. -Proctor and Putnam begin to argue over wood being taken off land. - Many of the villagers become sure of witchcraft. - Abigail accuses Tituba of witchcraft who in turn accuses other women of the town.
What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail in act 1?
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.
Why is John Proctor accused of witchcraft?
John Proctor is accused of witchcraft in the play "The Crucible" because his former servant, Abigail Williams, accuses him of being involved in witchcraft in order to deflect suspicion away from herself and others.
What does john proctor do when Abigail accuses Mary of witchcraft?
When Abigail Williams accuses Mary Warren of witchcraft in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," John Proctor defends Mary and tries to discredit Abigail. He recognizes that Abigail's motivations are rooted in her desire for power and her infatuation with him, which leads him to confront her directly. Proctor ultimately seeks to protect Mary and expose the truth about the false accusations, highlighting the moral complexity and danger of the witch trials.
Why did Mary warren accuse john proctor?
In the beginning, Mary agrees to go with John Proctor and testify against Abigail in court, but then when actually in court, she flakes under pressure and accuses Proctor of witchcraft and joins Abigail once again.
Who accuses john proctor of witchcraft in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Marry Warren
What does Proctor admit to Reverend Hale about Abigail in Act 2 of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
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.
What actions did proctor take?
Before the play begins he has an inappropriate sexual relationship with his wife's under-aged house servant, Abigail. When his wife discovers this, she throws Abigail out of the house. In the play, when Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft in the hopes of reuniting with Proctor, John goes to the court in the hopes of proving his wife's innocence by revealing his affair with Abigail.
What is the nature of Elizabeth Proctor's relationships with other characters in "The Crucible"?
Elizabeth Proctor's relationships in "The Crucible" are complex. She has a strained relationship with her husband, John Proctor, due to his affair with Abigail Williams. Elizabeth also faces conflict with Abigail, who accuses her of witchcraft out of jealousy. Despite these challenges, Elizabeth shows forgiveness and loyalty towards John, ultimately demonstrating her strength and integrity.
What is some conflicts in act 2 of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
One of the most apparent and obvious conflict appears in the beginning of the Act, when the teenaged girls of the village have been caught dancing in the woods. This is against the religious beliefs of the town. With the word of the girls dancing in the woods, the witchcraft "rumors" are spread. This conflict leads to all other conflicts . . . (The village people getting accused of witchcraft), Abigail had started it... always telling lies and making the situation even worse, that ended up the main conflict. The second conflict I see as a big table turner is the affair that John Proctor had with Abigail Williams. These two had an affair when Abigail was working in John's house and Abigail believed that if she got rid of Elizabeth Proctor, then John Proctor would become her own. John Proctor HAD an affair with Abigail, but for him it was just puppy love, while Abigail believed it was true love. She told John Proctor that she loved him, and once she gets rid of Elizabeth, they would be free to love each other. John is freaked out by this, but can do nothing to convince Abigail that he is not in love with her. Abigail then accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and is arrested. John Proctor has the decision of what to do. He knows that he has sinned but does not want to hurt his wife. Two young girls are in trances, seemingly unable to see or hear the outside world. - Some of the girls want to tell the adults the truth, but Abigail keeps them from doing so. -Abigail and John Proctor have had an affair. She still wants to be with him, but he tells her that they can never be together again. -Proctor and Putnam begin to argue over wood being taken off land. - Many of the villagers become sure of witchcraft. - Abigail accuses Tituba of witchcraft who in turn accuses other women of the town.
Why was john proctors affair with Abigail a big conflict?
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.
What was the situation in the proctor household between John Proctor Elizabeth Proctor Abigail Wiloliams and Marry Warren?
The Proctors new that Abigail Wiloliams and Marry Warren were not being truthful about the aligations of witchcraft in the town of Salem.
If John proctor had not had an affair with Abigail then?
if John Proctor had not had an affair with Abigail, then...
