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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.

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What decision torments john proctor?

the decison that tourments john proctor is to refuse to admit witchcraft and die or, lie admit it and live


What other piece of document does danforth consider and then make the men with they had not given him?

What document does Danforth at first refuse to even look at? (1) What other piece of documentation does he consider, and then make the men wish they had not given him? (1) Why? (1)


Why did john proctor rip the confession?

In Act IV of "The Crucible", John decides to rip up his signed confession for two reasons. First, after the confession is signed, Danforth tells one of his court marshals to hang it on the church door so that john can be used as an example to the people who refuse to confess to witchcraft. Once John realizes this he decides that John Proctor will not be used as an example of someone who lies to save his life and, therefore, takes his confession back. The second reason is that John realizes that signing this confession will ruin his name for his three sons. His reasoning is, "Because it is my name." He takes back the confession for those two reasons.


What conflict does john proctor face at the end of the act?

In "The Crucible," John Proctor has to make a decision whether he will take a "plea", and confess to something he didn't do to go free, or if he will refuse to do this and die for the truth. He decides it's more important to die telling the truth, protecting his good name, rather than to live a lie just to save his life.


When does john proctor convey theme?

John Proctor conveys themes of integrity and moral conflict throughout Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." His struggle with guilt over his affair with Abigail Williams and his ultimate decision to refuse to falsely confess to witchcraft highlight the theme of personal integrity in the face of societal pressure. Proctor's journey illustrates the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and the consequences of betrayal, both to oneself and to the community. Ultimately, his tragic end underscores the dangers of mass hysteria and the loss of individual conscience.

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How do danforth and hathorne attempt to get proctor to drop the charge that Mary warren has lied why do they want him to do so why does proctor refuse?

They promise to spare Elizabeth's life for a year because she claims she is pregnant


What document does danforth at first refuse to even look at?

Postponement


What decision torments john proctor?

the decison that tourments john proctor is to refuse to admit witchcraft and die or, lie admit it and live


What other piece of document does danforth consider and then make the men with they had not given him?

What document does Danforth at first refuse to even look at? (1) What other piece of documentation does he consider, and then make the men wish they had not given him? (1) Why? (1)


Why did Elizabeth refuse to marry the Earl of Leicester?

she didn't like him


What decision torments John?

the decison that tourments john proctor is to refuse to admit witchcraft and die or, lie admit it and live


Why does Proctor refuse to sign a confession?

Because he does not want to besmirch his name.


What does You misunderstand sir I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime It is not just mean?

this quote is being said by Judge Danforth. He states that he cannot change their sentence (being hanged) because others have already been executed. So, technically Danforth realizes his faults yet he still refuse to admit to them.


Why did Elizabeth refuse to keep the catholic religion?

she didn't refuse to keep the catholic religion she made the religion Even and protestants went to a different church to prayer.


Why did Princess Elizabeth refuse to marry a Catholic man?

There are dozens of different princess Elizabeths. Many did marry Catholic men.


Why did john proctor rip the confession?

In Act IV of "The Crucible", John decides to rip up his signed confession for two reasons. First, after the confession is signed, Danforth tells one of his court marshals to hang it on the church door so that john can be used as an example to the people who refuse to confess to witchcraft. Once John realizes this he decides that John Proctor will not be used as an example of someone who lies to save his life and, therefore, takes his confession back. The second reason is that John realizes that signing this confession will ruin his name for his three sons. His reasoning is, "Because it is my name." He takes back the confession for those two reasons.


What conflict does john proctor face at the end of the act?

In "The Crucible," John Proctor has to make a decision whether he will take a "plea", and confess to something he didn't do to go free, or if he will refuse to do this and die for the truth. He decides it's more important to die telling the truth, protecting his good name, rather than to live a lie just to save his life.