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She wants to protect John.

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Q: Why does Elizabeth lie about John's affair?
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What was Elizabeth's intention when lying about johns affair What is ironic about Elizabeth's lie What type of irony is this?

Elizabeth's intention in lying about John's affair was to protect him and their reputation. The irony in her lie is that her dishonesty ultimately leads to more conflict and distrust in their relationship. This type of irony is situational irony, where the outcome is different from what was expected.


What lie did elizabeth proctor tells danforth?

that her husband never had an affair


Why was it difficult for elizabeth to tell the lie about johns lechery?

it is very difficult for her because she is an honest women


What does Elizabeth lie about her reason for firing Abigail?

Elizabeth lies about her reasons for firing Abigail to stop from hurting her husband. She know about the affair he had with Abigail.


Why would Elizabeth lie about the affair between Abigail and John Proctor in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

She lies because she is trying to protect him.


What would be a good monolog for elizabeth proctor in the crucible HELP?

A good topic for a monologue would be after Elizabeth has had a child. You can reflect on Three events 1. Abigail and Johns Affair 2. Elizabeth protecting John adultery 3. The court trial when John confessed


Did Queen Elizabeth have an affair?

Queen Elizabeth II was reported to have confessed to an affair but it was never confirmed. There are rumors she had an affair with a man by the name of James.


Why does elizabeth lie about her husband's affair?

Assuming you are talking about Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Elizabeth does not know that John has already confessed his lechery. She is attempting to save him because she assumes someone else has accused him of doing so.


How does Abigail feel about johns wife elizabeth?

she dosent like elizabeth Abigail wants to proctors wife


How do Elizabeth proctor feel about the affair?

How Elizabeth proctor felt about her husband's affair changed throughout the play. Towards the end of the play she became increasingly accepting of it.


How can you prove you didn't have an affair?

Take a lie detector test .


Who denies the affair between Abigail and John?

Elizabeth