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.
She lies because she is trying to protect him.
he told elizabeth that he was in a crowd of people talking to a girl he slept with and really talked to her alone
PROCTOR: In her life, sir, she have never lied. There are them that cannot sing, and them who cannot weep--my wife cannot lie.
Abigail
In The Crucible Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft.
She lies because she is trying to protect him.
he told elizabeth that he was in a crowd of people talking to a girl he slept with and really talked to her alone
PROCTOR: In her life, sir, she have never lied. There are them that cannot sing, and them who cannot weep--my wife cannot lie.
Abigail
In The Crucible Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft.
Elizabeth lies while testifying. Uderstanding Cronological Order. Which event occurs first in The Crucible Elizabeth is jailed.
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.
Elizabeth is jailed.
BOB
you simply cant
Elizabeth of course. Abigail is to blame for the tragic events in The Crucible, including turning John Proctor and Elizabeth against each other for her selfish reasons.
No, Elizabeth Proctor lives. Her husband, John Proctor, is hanged.