Proctor is reluctant to return to court because he fears that it will expose his past sins and tarnish his reputation. He is deeply concerned about the consequences of confessing to his adultery and the impact it would have on his family and community. Additionally, Proctor is disillusioned with the court's integrity, believing it is more interested in maintaining power than achieving true justice. Ultimately, he grapples with the moral dilemma of standing up for truth versus protecting his name.
Because mary used his dildo so he doesnt want her there.
Because mary used his dildo so he doesnt want her there.
John Proctor recants his confession. He refuses to tarnish his good name and to set a bad example for his sons. Proctor also does not want to dishonor people like Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey by giving a false confession to the court.
John Proctor does not initially seek to overturn the court itself; rather, he aims to expose the truth about the witch trials and the corruption within them. As the play progresses, his primary motivation becomes to save his wife and others wrongfully accused. Ultimately, Proctor's actions challenge the court's legitimacy, highlighting his desire for justice rather than a direct attempt to dismantle the court system. His struggle reflects a broader critique of authority and moral integrity.
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!"
Because mary used his dildo so he doesnt want her there.
Because mary used his dildo so he doesnt want her there.
because he is paying her 9 pound a year to do chores!and to look after his wife!
Proctor doesn't want Mary to go back to court because it will further involve him. He doesn't believe the girls who are making the accusations, but the court is being unfair and unjust to those accused.
John Proctor and Mary had a brief affair, Mary is in love with John Proctor and when John tells her that he made a mistake and has no intention of ever leaving his wife for her Mary feels betrayed. Since she cannot have John she will revert to any action which will bring harm to him or especially his wife Goody Proctor. John seeks to protect his wife from potential public humiliation in attempting to discredit Mary and prevent her from taking the stand.
John Proctor recants his confession. He refuses to tarnish his good name and to set a bad example for his sons. Proctor also does not want to dishonor people like Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey by giving a false confession to the court.
NO doesnt want that fool back
John Proctor does not initially seek to overturn the court itself; rather, he aims to expose the truth about the witch trials and the corruption within them. As the play progresses, his primary motivation becomes to save his wife and others wrongfully accused. Ultimately, Proctor's actions challenge the court's legitimacy, highlighting his desire for justice rather than a direct attempt to dismantle the court system. His struggle reflects a broader critique of authority and moral integrity.
he obviously likes her back and doesnt know what to say or he doesnt like her back and doesnt want to make her mad he obviously likes her back and doesnt know what to say or he doesnt like her back and doesnt want to make her mad
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!"
nothing. If she doesn't want you to begin with, she doesnt deserve you in the end
he wanted her to tell Danforth the truth, that the girls (Abigail and the other girls) were just faking this whole hysteria.