The Crucible By Arthur Miller

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(2036) It is known in the play that John Proctor had an affair with Abigail, the accuser. Elizabeth knew all along that this was the case, and was very resentful towards John. But, she forgave him and took the blame on herself, that she was the cause because she was sick. “Your Honor, I—in that time I were sick. And I—My husband is a good and righteous man. He is never drunk as some are, nor wastin’ his time at the shovelboard, but always at his work. But in my sickness—you see, sir, I were a long time sick after my last baby, and I thought I saw my husband somewhat turning from me. And this girl--.” Therefor, Elizabeth is known to be an upstanding Christian citizen. She has never lied, and never would. We get the impression from the text that she says her prayers, and her commandments regularly. She knew all ten of them. She was the strong one in their relationship. She exclaims to the visiting priest, “There be no mark upon my ...

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be saved. Even as she is being taken away Goody Proctor is a strong character and an example to her husband as to how he should act. “John—I think I must go with them. Mary, there is bread enough for the morning; you will bake, in the afternoon. Help Mr. Proctor as you were his daughter—you owe me that, and much more. When the children wake, speak nothing of witchcraft—it will frighten them. Oh, John, bring me soon.”
We can see that she has little concern for herself, but that her family comes first. She is not concerned with how scared she is, just how frightened her children will be. Because of this emotional scene, John is forced to develop a new ...

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