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    The Crucible written by Arthur Miller is a play that takes place during the witch-trials in Salem. People are being falsely accused for witchcraft and put to trial; innocent people are being harmed. In the play Elizabeth Proctor is married to a man named John Proctor. The audience finds out in the play John Proctor cheats on his wife with a teenage girl named Abigail Williams before the play takes place. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Elizabeth Proctor develops from a powerless woman‚ to a protective

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    Mr. Elkins English III 24 October 2013 The Crucible: Elizabeth Proctor Many critics see Arthur Miller as the greatest dramatist of the 20th century. His most famous play was established in 1953 it was known as The Crucible. The play becomes an extended metaphor that explores the societal effects of false accusations mass hysteria and the destructive results of most mentality. One of the most important characters in The Crucible is Elizabeth Proctor. Her jealousy and suspicion traits are extremely

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    The Crucible:Elizabeth Proctor Out of all the characters‚in my opinion‚ Elizabeth is the best character in the cast in the Crucible. She was a faithful wife‚ a good mother‚ and strong in her faith/religion. Even though her husband cheated on her she still remained faithful to him. Sure she was depressed about it‚ but what woman wouldn’t be when she has discovered her partner has cheated on her? While she was sick no less‚ the time John should have been most faithful! She could’ve cheated on

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    Characters are importation to a story because without them you wouldn’t have a story. The Crucible is about these girls who go into the woods and dance around saying who they love or want to marry. After that the girls pretend that they can see the devil and who it controls. Abigail is in charge of the girls and the witch sayings. Abigail wants this guy named John Proctor‚ but she can’t have him because he is married to Elizabeth. Since Abigail can’t have John she goes after his wife and says that

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    11.a. Speaker: The speaker is John Proctor‚ who is a local farmer and the husband of Elizabeth Proctor. 11.b. Audience: The audience is Elizabeth Proctor. 11.c. Context: At the time this quote is spoken‚ Abigail has accused many of the villagers of witchcraft‚ who are getting ready to face trial in court. 11.d. Content: Proctor is stating that he has been trying to please Elizabeth‚ however‚ she still believes that he is being dishonest and suspects him of having another affair with Abigail. 11

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    believe is right. Strong and independent‚ Elizabeth proctor always tries to do the right thing‚ though two compelling desires and obligations pull her mind in conflicting directions; these conflicts add depth to her character and show who she is morally and emotionally. The love and obligations to her religion conflicted with the love for her husband. Convincing John to become more involved in the madness in order to try and stop it was what Elizabeth thought was the right thing to do to save

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    jail‚ Elizabeth (Bassett) Proctor gave birth to a son‚ John Proctor III. Elizabeth and John III remained in jail until May 1693‚ when a general release freed all of those prisoners who remained jailed. Unfortunately‚ even though the general belief of the people was that innocent people had been wrongly convicted‚ Elizabeth had in fact been convicted and was considered guilty. In the eyes of the law she was considered a "dead woman" and could not claim any of her husband’s estate. Elizabeth petitioned

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    Many characters were forced into horrible situations where their morals‚ beliefs‚ and overall faith were put to the test. This is what happened to John and Elizabeth Proctor when they were accused of witchcraft.Elizabeth tries desperately to hold on to what is left of her marriage.When she is detained she goes willingly. She allows John to die with pride. Therefore‚ in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Elizabeth Proctor is heroic because she does what is right even though it is difficult. Although Elizabeth

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    through this hardship. Elizabeth Proctor was o of those many that was accused of witchcraft and put in prison for a while. She took place I an important role in “The Crucible.” Between the real Elizabeth Proctor and the character in this play there were many similarities such as: Where the Proctor family lived and how Goody Proctor ended up being pulled into the group of innocent victims and accusers. According to “History of Massachusetts Blog”‚ Rebecca Brooks stated‚ “The Proctors were a wealthy family

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    to “keep the community together‚ and to prevent any kind of disunity” (7) from occurring‚ highlights Salem and its priority placed on conformity. Therefore‚ Elizabeth Proctor and her internal conflict regarding morality contrasts starkly with the unquestioning society around her. In Miller’s play The Crucible‚ Arthur Miller utilizes Elizabeth Proctor’s evolving sense of justice and integrity to delineate that in a given world that values the dogmatic adherence to ideas or customs‚ a person who rejects

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