Danforth's eyes narrow when questioning Proctor because he is suspicious and wary of Proctor's motives and integrity. As the Deputy Governor, Danforth is deeply invested in maintaining the authority of the court and the validity of the witch trials. Proctor's defiance and the potential threat he poses to the court's credibility make Danforth anxious, prompting him to scrutinize Proctor closely. This tension reflects the larger themes of power, reputation, and the struggle for truth within the play.
In The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Mary Warren says the girls are lying when Proctor brings her to speak with Judge Danforth.
Danforth hangs John Proctor because he views Proctor's execution as necessary to maintain the court's authority and the legitimacy of the witch trials. Despite Proctor's admission that his confession was a lie, Danforth believes that it would undermine the court's credibility to allow Proctor to escape punishment. Additionally, Proctor's refusal to live in dishonor by falsely confessing further solidifies his stance as a tragic hero, but it ultimately leads to his death, which Danforth sees as a means to uphold the law.
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Danforth's eyes narrow when questioning Proctor because he is suspicious and wary of Proctor's motives and integrity. As the Deputy Governor, Danforth is deeply invested in maintaining the authority of the court and the validity of the witch trials. Proctor's defiance and the potential threat he poses to the court's credibility make Danforth anxious, prompting him to scrutinize Proctor closely. This tension reflects the larger themes of power, reputation, and the struggle for truth within the play.
In The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
John Proctor's presence in the jail upsets Danforth because Proctor is a well-respected and influential member of the community. Danforth fears Proctor's influence and sees him as a threat to the authority of the court.
He (Danforth) told Abigail and john proctor to turn their back while he is asking Elizabeth but Elizabeth glance at john proctor for a hint and Danforth insist that Elizabeth look at him only.
Mary Warren says the girls are lying when Proctor brings her to speak with Judge Danforth.
Danforth hangs John Proctor because he views Proctor's execution as necessary to maintain the court's authority and the legitimacy of the witch trials. Despite Proctor's admission that his confession was a lie, Danforth believes that it would undermine the court's credibility to allow Proctor to escape punishment. Additionally, Proctor's refusal to live in dishonor by falsely confessing further solidifies his stance as a tragic hero, but it ultimately leads to his death, which Danforth sees as a means to uphold the law.
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Her pregnancy
Her pregnancy
that her husband never had an affair
Who of the following are representatives of the government? Check all that apply. A. Danforth B. Parris C. Hale D. Hathorne E. Proctor
what danforth does to those who signed the document was that he decides to arrest them all to be question about the document.