“It Takes a Cold Wife…” People during the 1700s were afraid of witches and the witchcraft they would provide. In which led to the prosecution of multiple people, including innocent people that shouldn’t have been hanged because of the accusations they were dealt with. Some were too proud to lie about being witches in order to be saved from hanging which lead to such a horrendous disaster. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller depicts the prosecution of innocent bystanders accused of being witches or performing any ritual suspicioned of witchcraft. One of these characters is Elizabeth Proctor. Over the course of the story she develops in a more subtle style in how the situation forces her to change. Elizabeth Proctor is a cold woman who demonstrates high moral standards. Her relationship with her husband, John Proctor, is somewhat a quarrel that builds up with the guilt that John has over the affair with Abigail that Elizabeth later discovers. She is a mother and maintains the house that the two live in. Elizabeth can be considered religious as she can remind John Proctor of his ironic sin that he forgot about. As in the quote states, “Hale. You have said that twice, sir. Proctor. (lost) Aye. (He is flailing for it.) Elizabeth. (delicately) …show more content…
She was told to go convince John Proctor to stay alive in order to not get his pride to inevitably kill him. She doesn’t promise to get him out alive but in fact does go to John Proctor and says, “As you will, I would have it. (slight pause) I want you living, John. That’s sure.” (Miller 203) This evidently shows that she does have affection to John. Additionally shows that she isn’t a complete robot and is able to commute emotions unlike how she was in the beginning. Even though she did not promise to get him back alive it does hint that she doesn’t want him to die but in matter of fact keep him
Elizabeth Proctor is an honest and virtuous christian woman from Salem. Abigail being the pretentious girl from the village accuses her of witchcraft causing, Elizabeth to be in prison. While Elizabeth is in prison her husband, John Proctor admits to lechery with Abigail. Elizabeth shows her loyalty towards John by lying in court to protect him (Miller 46). Although the affair hurt Elizabeth, there is still a devotion towards her husband.
Another quote that reveals her personality, "Oh, the noose, the noose is up!" She knows she is going to die because she was not going to give a false confession even though she knew a false confession would save her. The only thing she was thinking of was how Abigail wanted to take her place as John Proctor's wife. Not how there was
Elizabeth Proctor is Abigail's arch-nemesis, because she is in love with John Proctor and wants to take her place as John's wife.
“Elizabeth: Spoken or not a promise is made. She thinks now to kill me and take my place. It’s her hope, I know it. Why did she call my name? She’d not call out a farmer’s wife unless she could profit from it.
Elizabeth Proctor provided a big ironic moment in The Crucible when she was in the courtroom in Act 4. Elizabeth was known for her honesty and integrity throughout the town of Salem and especially to John. So it’s rather shocking that this event happened. The example of this starts with Judge Danforth asking, “Your husband-did he indeed turn from you?” Elizabeth then replies with “My husband-is a goodly man, sir.” Danforth proceeds, “Then he did not turn from you.” Liz says, “He-” Danforth interrupts, “Look at me! To your own knowledge, has John Proctor ever committed the crime of Lechery? Answer my question! Is your husband a Lecher?” Liz then lies with, “No, sir.” The irony is pretty obvious in this scene as Mrs. Proctor fibs when John told
In the Crucible, witchcraft is presented in Salem Massachusetts, where many young girls are accused of being witches. During these times, accusations kept occuring and hangings took place for their sins. Furthermore, Elizabeth Proctor, the wife of John Proctor, was accused of lying to the court. Even though she lied to the court, she should be proved innocent or given a shorter or less harmful sentence. Henceforth, she should be excused from her sin because she lied out of fear and to save her husband from being accused of committing adultery.
Elizabeth Proctor is the wife of the main character John Proctor who was trying to save their marriage, but John’s affair with Abigail put Elizabeth in danger. Elizabeth’s goal is to save Proctor’s and her marriage by telling the truth to each other. But the truth may have later come back to “haunt” her and she came to a point where she didn't tell the truth about John in the court. Elizabeth feels pressured because of Abby and she want’s the truth about her to be out in the village so they do not have to suffer because of her. Proctor says, “I am only wondering how I may
The characters in the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, have a ton of pride. They are all known as great residents, for some reason, and they all might want to keep their great name. John Proctor might want to be known as the man who sticks up for the little individual and dependably makes the best decision. Reverend Parris is known for being the churchly assume that lives by the book of scriptures and its lessons. Judge Danforth needs to be known as an enduring judge who dependably settles on the right choices. At the point when put in an intense circumstance managing last chance, these characters keep their notorieties instead of make the best decision or sparing their lives. The significance of having a decent name is an extremely unmistakable
He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him.” This quote was said by Elizabeth Proctor, a character from the Crucible as her husband was going to be hung. Elizabeth is a mother of three kids. Her husband has been sentenced to hand and she is in jail. Elizabeth is a very religious woman, very strict in her beliefs. Elizabeth is suppose to be hung for witchcraft but she is pregnant so her hanging has been pushed back for a year until she has the baby. Elizabeth and I have very similar personality traits which are honest, quiet and caring.
During this time in Salem, Massachusetts woman were being accused of witchcraft and if they did not confess to witchcraft, they found guilty and were hanged. Elizabeth Proctor was among the many women accused and despite all the women who confessed false testimonies, she was among the few who did not want to tell a lie to save her life. “Do why you will. But let none be your judge. There be no higher judge under Heaven than Proctor is! Forgive me, forgive me, John- I never knew such goodness in the world!” At this point in The Crucible, Elizabeth is good with herself and with her beliefs. She refuses to confess to something that she is not guilty of. Women were mostly targeted because they were viewed as the minority in Salem and easy to manipulate but not Elizabeth Proctor she stood firm in her
He cheated on his loving wife, breaks it off with his girlfriend, and now his girlfriend is out to get his wife and his family. Cheating on his wife is what got him into the mess he’s in so he’s feeling pretty bad for him. Proctor then breaks it off with Abigail, his girlfriend, and then confesses his love for his wife and promises to remain loyal to her. “Proctor: Abby, you’ll put it out of mind. I’ll not be comin’ for you more.”
Elizabeth Proctor can be viewed as the most loyal woman in the play. In spite of the fact that her better half, John Proctor, admitted to having an affair with their housekeeper, Abigail Williams, Elizabeth was still devoted to John. At the point, when Elizabeth was questioned as to whether her significant other, John, was having an affair behind her back, she lied for him and denied it. When Danforth stated, "To your own knowledge, has John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery?” and Elizabeth reacted, "No, sir". Elizabeth had never lied before this incident, yet she did now, to save her cheating spouse. Elizabeth is a strong woman who took the fault for something that she was not associated with. She thought she was the reason behind on why her husband cheated, ”I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery". Elizabeth is portrayed as a woman with a strong, loyal character and a faithful wife, yet she has her flaws
Proctor is also one of the only people in her society that ever showed her some sort of love and affection and that is why Abigail felt it was necessary to do all the cruel actions that she did. And when that affection is taken away from her she does anything to try and get it
In a town plagued by judgment and fraud, Elizabeth Proctor is an outlier. With impeccable morals and ethics, Elizabeth Proctor attempts to stay adamant with her traits despite the hysteria that provided a challenge. Throughout the story of “The Crucible,” Elizabeth proctor is constantly put under severe tests that impact both her character and others that are close to her. Much like many other characters from the story, Elizabeth discovers the faults in herself and how they furthered the hysteria of witchcraft in Salem and surrounding communities. Elizabeth undergoes several ordeals that directly influence her as a person, and she grows and develops along with the story of “The Crucible.” All of theses tests display a great deal of
In 1692, many people in Salem, Massachusetts confessed to witchcraft, which resulted in several conflicts. The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, uses real events to develop a fictional play. One of the characters in the play is Elizabeth Proctor. She is a static character because she undergoes very little changes throughout the play. The author illustrates the theme of reputation through Elizabeth. Her character shows traits of strength, honesty, and loyalty to protect her good reputation.