he told elizabeth that he was in a crowd of people talking to a girl he slept with and really talked to her alone
tell a lie
He lied about seeing Abigail alone.
John tells Elizabeth that he was in a large group of people when he spoke to Abigail. Later he says to Elizabeth that Abigail and himself were alone, casting suspicion on him from Elizabeth.
he told elizabeth that he was in a crowd of people talking to a girl he slept with and really talked to her alone
She lies about what happened with proctor, and she is arrested and taken away from the court room
tell a lie
He lied about seeing Abigail alone.
John tells Elizabeth that he was in a large group of people when he spoke to Abigail. Later he says to Elizabeth that Abigail and himself were alone, casting suspicion on him from Elizabeth.
That he killed her mother and secretly wants to have sex with her dead body because he is into necrophelia.
he told elizabeth that he was in a crowd of people talking to a girl he slept with and really talked to her alone
She lies about what happened with proctor, and she is arrested and taken away from the court room
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.
She lies because she is trying to protect him.
that her husband never had an affair
Elizabeth Proctor lies to the judges about her husband's relationship with Abigail because she wants to protect John Proctor's reputation and avoid further complicating the situation. She believes that by denying the affair, she can shield him from the consequences of his actions and help him escape the witch trials' hysteria. Additionally, Elizabeth is motivated by her desire to maintain her family's honor and prove her loyalty to her husband, despite the betrayal she feels. Ultimately, her lie reflects her deep love for John and her hope to preserve their marriage.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Elizabeth Proctor lies in court to protect her husband, John Proctor, after he confesses to adultery in an attempt to discredit Abigail Williams. Unaware that John has already confessed, Elizabeth's lie inadvertently undermines his credibility and reinforces the court's belief in Abigail's accusations. Her action highlights the tragic consequences of a society driven by fear and hysteria, where truth becomes a casualty of self-preservation.
the decison that tourments john proctor is to refuse to admit witchcraft and die or, lie admit it and live