John and Mary Warren went to court together to address a legal dispute that involved their shared interests or responsibilities. Their case likely revolved around issues such as property, family matters, or business dealings, requiring both parties to participate in the proceedings. By appearing together, they aimed to present a united front and facilitate a resolution to their legal challenges.
Elizabeth and John have sex
Mary Warren.
He wants her to go to court with him so she can tell danforth that abigil is a liar
John Proctor is angry at Mary Warren for going to court because he forbid her not to. He believed that the trials were wrong and since she was his servant, he didn't want her to be a part of it. Later though, after Elizabeth was accused he made Mary go back to court and tell them that Abigail and the other girls were faking. Quote: "Be you foolish Mary Warren? Be you deaf? I forbid you leave the house, did I not? Why shall I pay you? I am looking for you more often than my cows!"
Reverand Parris accuses John of trying to overthrow the court
Court in Salem
Elizabeth and John have sex
Mary Warren.
He wants her to go to court with him so she can tell danforth that abigil is a liar
John Proctor is angry at Mary Warren for going to court because he forbid her not to. He believed that the trials were wrong and since she was his servant, he didn't want her to be a part of it. Later though, after Elizabeth was accused he made Mary go back to court and tell them that Abigail and the other girls were faking. Quote: "Be you foolish Mary Warren? Be you deaf? I forbid you leave the house, did I not? Why shall I pay you? I am looking for you more often than my cows!"
Reverand Parris accuses John of trying to overthrow the court
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.
John Proctor wants Mary Warren to go to court with him to testify against the fraudulent accusations of witchcraft that are threatening his wife, Elizabeth. He believes that Mary, as a former member of the court and a witness to the truth, can help expose the deceit behind the trials and the manipulations of Abigail Williams and the other girls. Proctor hopes that her testimony will help clear Elizabeth's name and put an end to the hysteria gripping Salem. By bringing Mary to court, he seeks to confront the injustice and protect his family.
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In Act III, John Proctor brings Mary Warren to the court to testify against the girls. He knows that her testimony should convince the court that the girls (especially Abigail) are lying and his wife is innocent.While it seems like a good plan, it doesn't work well for Proctor. The courts are not willing to listen to his evidence. When the court brings Abigail and the other girls in to refute Mary Warren's testimony, Mary Warren turns on Proctor.Screaming at him: No, I love God! I go your way no more! I love God, I bless God. sobbing as she rushes to Abigail. Abby, Abby, I'll never hurt you.When it seems the girls will turn on her, Mary Warren flips on Proctor by saying that he has forced her to lie in court and that it is actually he, and not Abigail, who is doing the Devil's work.
In "The Crucible," Mary Warren is reluctant to testify on behalf of Elizabeth Proctor. She is afraid if she does testify, Abigail and the other girls will turn against her. She is finally persuaded to go to court and testify by John Proctor.
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