i didn't really understand this quotebut maby you do: "John, I counted myself so plain, so poorly made, no honest love could come to me! suspicioin kissed you when i did; I never knew how i shouldsay my love.it were a cold house i kept!
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
Danforth hopes that Elizabeth can persuade him to confess.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," both Hale and Danforth ask Elizabeth Proctor to convince her husband, John Proctor, to confess to witchcraft, even if it is a false confession. They believe that by doing so, he can save his life and avoid execution. Hale, in particular, is desperate to save Proctor and sees this confession as a way to uphold some semblance of justice, while Danforth is more focused on maintaining the authority of the court. Elizabeth, however, understands the moral implications of such a confession and ultimately urges Proctor to remain true to himself.
In act 4 he confesses but protects his name by ripping up the confession after signing it.
Reverend Parris and Reverend Hale ask Elizabeth Proctor to convince her husband, John Proctor, to confess to witchcraft and save himself from execution. They believe that a confession, even if false, could help him avoid death and serve the community. Their request is rooted in a desire to maintain order and prevent further turmoil in Salem, despite the moral implications of such a confession.
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
Danforth hopes that Elizabeth can persuade him to confess.
Elizabeth doesn't beg John to confess because she wants him to have his goodness and to be able to as he wishes. John tears up his confession because he feels all he has left is his name and he won't let them nail the confession to the church door.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," both Hale and Danforth ask Elizabeth Proctor to convince her husband, John Proctor, to confess to witchcraft, even if it is a false confession. They believe that by doing so, he can save his life and avoid execution. Hale, in particular, is desperate to save Proctor and sees this confession as a way to uphold some semblance of justice, while Danforth is more focused on maintaining the authority of the court. Elizabeth, however, understands the moral implications of such a confession and ultimately urges Proctor to remain true to himself.
In act 4 he confesses but protects his name by ripping up the confession after signing it.
to convince her husband John proctor to confess to witchcraft even though he is innocent
Reverend Parris and Reverend Hale ask Elizabeth Proctor to convince her husband, John Proctor, to confess to witchcraft and save himself from execution. They believe that a confession, even if false, could help him avoid death and serve the community. Their request is rooted in a desire to maintain order and prevent further turmoil in Salem, despite the moral implications of such a confession.
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," John Proctor confesses to his affair with Abigail Williams in Act 3. This moment occurs during a heated court scene where he reveals his guilt and attempts to discredit Abigail's motives for accusing his wife, Elizabeth. Proctor's confession is pivotal in highlighting the themes of integrity and the consequences of personal sins.
John Proctor married Elizabeth Proctor in 1674.
Elizabeth believes that is she begs John to confess, John will confess only to please her. He realizes it's better off to end his life telling the truth, rather than being humiliated by everyone is Salem if he confesses.
Proctor confesses that he had an affair with Abigail.
Reverend Paris wants John Proctor to confess to witchcraft to preserve his own reputation and authority in Salem. A confession from Proctor, a respected member of the community, would lend credibility to the witch trials and help justify the actions taken by the court. Additionally, Paris hopes that Proctor's confession could prevent further unrest and potential backlash against the theocratic leadership, ensuring his position remains secure amidst the chaos.