Also to know is, what does Danforth reveal about himself how do?
How so? Danforth hopes that Elizabeth can persuade him to confess. Elizabeth agrees to speak with Proctor, but she makes no promises.
Secondly, what lie does Parris tell Danforth? Parris thinks she has left because she "feared to keep in Salem" (she was afraid the town would rebel and turn against her).
One may also ask, why does Parris tell Danforth that Abigail has vanished?
Abigail has vanished from Salem and has taken Parris' money with her. It makes her look guilty and Danforth gets upset because he believed she was telling the truth, and now finally sees through Abigail and that she is guilty.
What is Elizabeth's proof that John is a good man?
Elizabeth's proof that John is a good man is the fact he not only takes on his sins but he also takes on Elizabeth's sins. How has Elizabeth changed since we first met her? Elizabeth has changed since we first met her because she is forgiven John at this point in the story.
What does Proctor think about himself?
Character Analysis John Proctor John Proctor is a tormented individual. He believes his affair with Abigail irreparably damaged him in the eyes of God, his wife Elizabeth, and himself. True, Proctor did succumb to sin and commit adultery; however, he lacks the capacity to forgive himself.Why does Abigail run away?
In Act 4 it's revealed that Abigail has run away and stolen money from her uncle (and so her reputation takes a hit in her absence), but since she is no longer in Salem, it doesn't really matter for her. In Act 2, Abigail still seems to want to be with John Proctor, since she's accused Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft.Why does Judge Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?
Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings because it would admit some wrongdoing or doubt, a "floundering" on their part and it would also cast doubt on the executions and condemnations of the who have already been hanged.Why is proctors name so important?
His name, as well as his execution are symbolic, it is after his death that the witch trial hysteria ends. He is the representative or steward seeking God's mercy and graciousness for all sinners. Proctor shows how God's forgiveness, even in the presence of great sin, can save one's soul.Why does Elizabeth blame herself for John's adultery?
Why does Elizabeth blame herself for Johns Adultery? She blames herself because she says she kept a cold house all these years. Why is Hale spending time with the prisoners? He is spending time with the prisoners in hopes of their confessions so they will not hang, even if it were a lie.What reason does Danforth give for having to hang the remainder of the prisoners?
What reason does Danforth give for having to hang the remainder of the prisoners? That they already hung a bunch of people and it wouldn't be fair to them if others were given more time to confess.How has Elizabeth changed towards her husband?
Elizabeth realizes that she was cold and distant toward her husband and helped drive him away, which is one reason for his affair with Abigail. Ultimately, Proctor tears up his confession because he wants to keep a shred of dignity.What is the real reason Martha is charged?
Elizabeth assumes that Abigail wants her dead because of a promise to take her place. The real reason why Martha is charged is because Walcott wanted revenge after Martha sold here a pig and the pig died 4 weeks later.What two things can elizabeth not do for John?
What two things does Elizabeth say she is unable to do for John? She says she can't make the decision for him or forgive him if he can't forgive himself.What happened Giles Corey?
Giles Corey is a character in the play based on an actual man named Giles Corey. Giles refused to relent, and he is later thrown in jail. He ends up being pressed to death. His accusers placed huge stones on his chest until he died, and his last words supposedly were, "more weight."Why does Elizabeth beg John to confess?
So to lighten his guilt, he is attempting to save John Proctor. Elizabeth refuses to convince John to confess because she understands that her husband has finally found a bit of goodness in himself. Elizabeth knows the influence she could have over his decision and she will not take that relief away from him.Why does Proctor initially agree to confess?
In the last act of the play, John Proctor is facing death by hanging for the crime of witchcraft. When he initially confesses, it is to save his life so that he will be there for his children. An addition reason for Proctor's willingness to confess comes from the fact that he has been judged only on lies.Why does Parris want to postpone the hangings?
Reverend Parris wants to delay the executions because he fears rebellion, and -- probably, just as he feared the loss of his own credibility and authority at the beginning of the play, he likely fears the same thing again.Why would hale ask the prisoners to confess?
Hale returns to Salem to convince the condemned prisoners to confess to witchcraft. He does so because he feels responsible for the miscarriage of justice that led them to their current situation.Why does Miller end the play with proctors refusal to sign the confession and Elizabeth's refusal to beg him to do so?
Because Paris is desperate. She refuses because she said that John has won his forgiveness. Why does Miller end the play with Proctor's refusal to sign the confession and Elizabeth's refusal to beg him to do so? The lasting impressions in the audiences mind is of love devotion and goodness.Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem why does he say he has come to do the devil's work?
Hale says he has come to do the Devil's work because he wants to get people to lie and confess to witchcraft so the accused will get to live. He sees the confession as ironic because he is committing a sin but is not a witch.Why does John Proctor refuse to sign the confession?
John Proctor refuses to sign a confession that he served the devil by practicing witchcraft because it is a lie. He has lost everything--his home, his family, his community--but he refusesd to give up his good name. Having an honorable name means more to him than living under a lie.ncG1vNJzZmiemaOxorrYmqWsr5Wne6S7zGiuoZmkYrGwsdJmm5qmlqS%2FtbSMq5yvnZGheqKuzq6rZqCZosCmuMVmpqdloJa0pnmQbGg%3D