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Q: Why does proctor refuse to give up his story about the girls' lying even though Danforth would allow Elizabeth to go free for a year?
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Why does proctor refuse to give up his story about the liying girls even though the judge danforth would allow elizabeth to go free for a year?

because then that would mean he would have to confess to meeting with Abigail in private which would evidently confirm the fact that he had had an affair with her.


What is been going on between Abby and John Proctor in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

Abby was the maid of Elizabeth and John Proctor's home. John had an affair with Abby and Elizabeth found out and threw her out of their home. John was good to Elizabeth after that and he never went back to Abby even though she wanted him.


What happened to Elizabeth Proctor after the Salem Witchcraft trials?

After the witch trials Elizabeth Proctor survived. Elizabeth was pregnant and therefore was spared. She also later got married and had other children. She was still in love with her hanged ex-husband John Proctor. Even though he cheated on her and lied to her and the court- all of which lead to his death. Also, check the link below as that has more information on Elizabeths' life.


How is the theme of love in The Crucible?

One theme is through jealousy inwhich Abigail williams is in love with john proctor and is willing to kill his wife by accusing her of being "Bewitched" so this way Abigail can take her spot as John Proctors Wife. another theme of love in the crucible is John Proctor's love for Elizabeth even though he was unfaithful to her in the past but he cleary makes it up to her by looking past his reputation and telling the court of his affair and trying to avoid Abigail to please his wife Elizabeth. Elizabeth Proctor also shows clear devotion to John by being able to lie in the court when asked if John Proctor has ever been in bed with Abigail inwhich she lies so he may have his reputation clear and to keep him from being another victim of the court.


Why is john proctor angry at Mary warren for going to court?

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!"

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Why does proctor refuse to give up his story about the liying girls even though the judge danforth would allow elizabeth to go free for a year?

because then that would mean he would have to confess to meeting with Abigail in private which would evidently confirm the fact that he had had an affair with her.


What does Hale urge Elizabeth to do?

to convince her husband John proctor to confess to witchcraft even though he is innocent


What is been going on between Abby and John Proctor in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

Abby was the maid of Elizabeth and John Proctor's home. John had an affair with Abby and Elizabeth found out and threw her out of their home. John was good to Elizabeth after that and he never went back to Abby even though she wanted him.


What happened to Elizabeth Proctor after the Salem Witchcraft trials?

After the witch trials Elizabeth Proctor survived. Elizabeth was pregnant and therefore was spared. She also later got married and had other children. She was still in love with her hanged ex-husband John Proctor. Even though he cheated on her and lied to her and the court- all of which lead to his death. Also, check the link below as that has more information on Elizabeths' life.


How is the theme of love in The Crucible?

One theme is through jealousy inwhich Abigail williams is in love with john proctor and is willing to kill his wife by accusing her of being "Bewitched" so this way Abigail can take her spot as John Proctors Wife. another theme of love in the crucible is John Proctor's love for Elizabeth even though he was unfaithful to her in the past but he cleary makes it up to her by looking past his reputation and telling the court of his affair and trying to avoid Abigail to please his wife Elizabeth. Elizabeth Proctor also shows clear devotion to John by being able to lie in the court when asked if John Proctor has ever been in bed with Abigail inwhich she lies so he may have his reputation clear and to keep him from being another victim of the court.


According to the Refuse Act where are you prohibited from depositing refuse matter of any kind?

It would depend on which countries refuse act you are referring to. Many, though not all, countries have them and they all differ.


Can you refuse to do a DNA on your son even though the believed father is on the birth certificate?

You can not refuse to do a DNA test on your son if there is a court order involved. If you refuse to obey a court order you can go to jail.


Can your doctor refuse to do surgery if you smoke?

No, unless it is dangerous for your health. But even though wat, my or ur dokta can't refuse to do that surgery


Is Queen Elizabeth a freemason?

No. Prince Philip is, though.


How old was John Proctor in the play?

I believe he was around 40 years old in the play, though in real life he was about age 60.


Why is john proctor angry at Mary warren for going to court?

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!"


Has Queen Elizabeth written a book?

No, though she does keep a journal.