Parris pleads with Elizabeth to persuade John Proctor to confess to witchcraft because he believes that a confession would save Proctor's life and restore some semblance of order in Salem. He is also motivated by self-preservation, as a public execution could further destabilize his position as minister. However, Elizabeth refuses to convince him, as she understands that John’s integrity and honor are at stake; she believes that living with a false confession would be worse than death for him. Her refusal reflects her deep respect for his moral choices and the value of truth over survival.
One's honor cannot be signed away
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
John tells Elizabeth that he has not confessed to being a witch because he values his integrity and refuses to lie, even to save his own life. He understands that a false confession would tarnish his name and undermine his beliefs. By maintaining his honesty, he hopes to preserve his dignity and the truth, despite the dire consequences he faces.
tell a lie
it is very difficult for her because she is an honest women
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.
Parris pleads with Elizabeth to persuade John Proctor to confess to witchcraft because he believes that a confession would save Proctor's life and restore some semblance of order in Salem. He is also motivated by self-preservation, as a public execution could further destabilize his position as minister. However, Elizabeth refuses to convince him, as she understands that John’s integrity and honor are at stake; she believes that living with a false confession would be worse than death for him. Her refusal reflects her deep respect for his moral choices and the value of truth over survival.
One's honor cannot be signed away
She says she's going to confession. It's the only lie which will get her out of the house.
she dosent like elizabeth Abigail wants to proctors wife
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
no he says to her that he hates people who lie to themselfs
You shouldn't lie then you wouldn't be in this mess!!!
Elizabeth persuades John to lie to protect his reputation and save him from the repercussions of confessing to adultery in a highly charged and vindictive environment. She believes that a false confession could help to undermine the court's authority and potentially save other innocent lives caught in the witch trials. Elizabeth's motivation stems from her desire to shield John from further guilt and shame, while also ensuring the safety of their family. Ultimately, her plea reflects her deep love for him and her wish to see justice prevail.
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.
John tells Elizabeth that he has not confessed to being a witch because he values his integrity and refuses to lie, even to save his own life. He understands that a false confession would tarnish his name and undermine his beliefs. By maintaining his honesty, he hopes to preserve his dignity and the truth, despite the dire consequences he faces.