What does Elizabeth say when Hale asks if she believes in witches?
Hale asks Elizabeth if she believes in witches. What is her reply? If she is accused of being a witch, she cannot believe in witches. If the Bible says that witches exist, she cannot dispute the Bible.
Why does Elizabeth refuse to influence John’s decision whether to confess?
Why does Elizabeth refuse to influence John’s decision whether to confess? She feels he must face his own conscience and make his own decision. What is strong motivation for John to tear up his confession? He wants to be courageous like Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey.
What does Elizabeth say she is unable to do for John?
What two things does Elizabeth say she is unable to do for John? She cannot judge John or forgive him. Why does Danforth want a written confession from Proctor? It will travels the courts power and persuade others to confess.
What has happened to Abigail in Act 4?
Abigail stole money from Parris and they left on a ship. What has happened to Abigail and Mercy Lewis? The people ruled against the executions. Parris suggests they postpone the executions because he fears for his own life and retaliation against him.
Who died in the crucible Act 4?
Everyone leaves the room to allow Elizabeth and Proctor privacy. Elizabeth tells Proctor that almost one hundred people have confessed to witchcraft. She relates that Giles was killed by being pressed to death by large stones, though he never pleaded guilty or not guilty to the charges against him.
How does Abigail show her dishonesty in Act 4?
In Act IV of The Crucible Reverend Parris has discovered that Abigail has broken into his safe, stolen money, and fled town. Parris understands that this reveals her true character, and that she is only thinking of her own survival.
Why did John Hale return in this act?
Hale has returned to Salem in Act 4 because he recognizes himself as the original instigator of the ultimately unfounded witch hysteria, and he doesn’t want to end up with the blood of innocent people on his hands (or at least innocent people who are widely respected like Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor).
What is John’s excuse for confessing to witchcraft?
He realizes that he has already sinned by having an affair with Abigail and decides that it would not be much of a stretch for him to commit another sin by lying. Therefore, he decides that he will confess to witchcraft. After he does this, Danforth forces him to sign a written statement of confession.
Why does Mary Warren accuse Proctor of witchcraft at the end of this scene?
Answer:Mary sees how Abby has turned the judges against her, and because she fears being accused of being a witch, she denounces her previous claims of having pretended, and accuses John of influencing her. John ends up being accused of witchcraft, and Mary saves her own neck. and a thank you!
Why is the crowd reacting differently to the hangings at the end of Act 4?
How do the proposed hangings of Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor differ from past executions? The crowds are happy to see the first group die, but not the 2nd because they are believed to be innocent.
Why does John finally decide not to confess?
In act 4 of The Crucible, John Proctor decides to confess but refuses to sign a written confession because it will be nailed to a church door, a very public way of disgracing the family name. John may not have much left, but he still has his good name, and he’ll not let anyone take it away from him.
Why is Parris afraid Act 4?
Why is Parris afraid of the news? They rioted against the executions; he is afraid the people of Salem will riot. He feels he is responsible for the executions because he was the supposed expert and did not stop all the executions.
What is Parris most worried about in Act 4?
Parris reveals that he has received a death threat and fears for his life if they don’t postpone the executions. Hale enters the cell, saddened and exhausted, and says he hasn’t been able to get anyone to confess.
What happened to Abigail and Mercy What does this reveal about the girls to the court why doesn’t the court immediately suspend the upcoming executions?
Why doesn’t the court immediately suspend the upcoming executions? Abigail stole 31 pounds from her uncle and ran away with Mercy. It tells us that they’re ruthless. You just studied 10 terms!
What does Parris say has happened in Andover Act 4?
What happened in Andover that’s making Parris anxious? People are being thrown out of court and riots are forming. You just studied 42 terms!
Why does Parris suggest the hanging be postponed?
Why does Parris suggest the hanging be postponed? He doesn’t want innocent people to die. Give the accused witches time to confess. Why does Danforth want Proctor to see Elizabeth?
What does Elizabeth mean when she says I have sins of my own to count?
Pause. I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery.” With that statement, Elizabeth Proctor has turned her accusations inward and justified — in a way — her husband’s decision to stray from the bonds of their marriage.
What has happened to Abigail since the trials?
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 is Hathorne suspicious of Hale?
Why is Hathorne suspicious of Hale? He thinks Hale is a crook. He believes Hale contributed to the uprising in Andover. He thinks Hale is under the devil’s spell.
What does Elizabeth mean by he have his goodness now God forbid I take it from him?
He have his goodness now, God forbid I take it from him. What Elizabeth means is that her husband, John Proctor, has finally achieved redemption, and she will not take that away from him by asking him to confess to practicing witchcraft in order to save his life.
Why does Elizabeth believe that Abigail accuses her?
Elizabeth Proctor is accused of witchcraft by Abigail Williams because Abigail wants to marry Elizabeth’s husband, John, with whom she had an affair while serving in the Proctor household. “She wants me dead,” says Elizabeth of Abigail, and indeed, Abigail does intend for Elizabeth to die.
Why hasn’t John told the court what he knows what does Elizabeth attribute his not telling to?
Why hasn’t John Proctor told the court what he knows? What does Elizabeth attribute his not telling? John worries how he would prove what Abigail said (since they were alone). Also, he is aware of the power she has gained.
What does Elizabeth urges John to tell the court about Abigail?
Elizabeth urges John to go to Salem to… tell the court that Abigail’s story is a hoax. Elizabeth believes Abigail wants to take her place as John’s wife.