What startling news does Danforth give John Proctor about Elizabeth? He tells John that
Elizabeth has reported that she is pregnant.
Danforth tells
Proctor that his wife asserts she is pregnant,and offers to let Elizabeth go free until she has delivered
. Even so, John cannot in good conscience drop his charge of fraudulence against the court.
What does Danforth question Proctor about?
Back in Salem, the court is in session. … Danforth asks Proctor if he is attempting to undermine the court. Proctor assures him that he just wants to free his wife, but Cheever informs the judge that Proctor ripped up the warrant for Elizabeth’s arrest. Danforth proceeds to question Proctor about
his religious beliefs
.
What information do Proctor and Hale make Reverend Parris admit to Danforth?
Proctor points out that there’s no reason for Mary to make these claims unless she’s telling the truth. He
urges Mary to tell Danforth about the girls dancing in the woods
. Parris is forced to admit that he discovered them dancing, and Hale corroborates.
What does Danforth think accounts for Mary Warren’s appearance in the court?
In Act III of “The Crucible”, Mary Warren initially goes to court to tell Judge Danforth that the girls are lying and have been lying from the very beginning. … Therefore, Danforth thinks that Mary Warren’s appearance in court might be
due to a witch or the devil forcing her to tell him that the girls are lying
.
What does Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth? Why does he choose this point to share this piece of information? How does John react to the news?
he tells him the elizabeth is pregnant and chooses this bc he thought it would make John back down since she would live for another year
.
How does Danforth influence Mary Warren’s testimony?
How does Danforth confuse Mary Warren? Danforth says that
Mary Warren’s appearance might be an attack on the court
. … He tells the court he had an affair with her- and that she wants to still be with him. He tells this to the court so they know Abigail’s motivation for wanted Elizabeth dead.
What does Judge Danforth gain from telling the truth?
He believes that no innocent person should fear the court, and that he and Judge Hathorne are guided by God, so nobody will be punished unjustly. Danforth believes that
he is a fair judge, open to the truth
. … Judge Hathorne asks Martha Corey if she denies being a witch, which she does.
What deal does Danforth try to make with Proctor?
What deal does Danforth try to make with Proctor?
Elizabeth is pregnant
. Danforth says he will let Elizabeth live at least until the child is born if John will drop the charges. John refuses to do this.
Why does Proctor refuse to give the paper to Danforth?
Why does Proctor refuse to give Danforth the paper with his signature on it?
He doesn’t want to ruin his family’s name
. What does Proctor do with the signed confession? He rips it up.
What does Danforth do when he discovers that Elizabeth is pregnant?
When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow?
He allows her time to see if her “natural signs” appear
. If they do not, and she is truly pregnant, he will allow her one year before she is hanged, to have her baby.
What does Danforth instruct everyone to do before Elizabeth comes in?
Danforth sends for Elizabeth, whom Proctor says will never lie. While they wait, Danforth instructs
everyone to remain absolutely still and silent and to make no signs of any sort
. When Elizabeth enters, Danforth asks her whether Abigail and Proctor had an affair.
What news does Danforth and Hathorne give John about Elizabeth?
What news does Danforth and Hathorne give John about Elizabeth? Danforth tells
John that he should not worry about Elizabeth being hanged because she has told him she is pregnant
. Danforth tells John she will not be hanged until after she delivers her baby.
Why does Danforth have Elizabeth brought to the courtroom?
9. Why is Elizabeth brought into the courtroom and why does she lie?
Because Danforth wants her to clarify if the story that John Proctor told was true
. … Proctor, because Proctor is putting himself on the line for his testimony.
What news does Judge Danforth give Proctor about Elizabeth What deal does he try to make with him?
What deal does Danforth try to make with John based on this news?
He tells John that Elizabeth is pregnant
. This “state” buys her some time- a year until she delivers. 13.
Why does Danforth refuse to pardon the prisoners?
Why won’t Danforth pardon his prisoners?
Because 12 others have already died for this reason and the village expects to see them
. It was show a faltering in his law and authority to postpone the hangings. Why does Hale cry out “there is blood on my head!”
What does Danforth tell Proctor to try to persuade him to drop his charges against the court and the girls?
Danforth and Hathorne are attempting to get Proctor to drop the charge that
Mary Warren has lied by telling Proctor his wife is pregnant
. They say if she is truly pregnant, they will keep her alive for at least a year.
Do you think judge Danforth is a fair and open minded judge?
Danforth believes that he is a fair judge, open to the truth
. However, Mary Warren’s recant forces him to doubt his own actions. He agrees to listen to Proctor because his claim affects the entire court and its proceedings.
Why does Danforth put so much faith in Elizabeth’s testimony?
Danforth puts so much faith in Elizabeth’s testimony
because Elizabeth is known for not lying
. There have been multiple occasions since the beginning of the play where someone has brought up the fact that Elizabeth never lies.
Why does Danforth find it hard to believe that Abigail could be pretending?
Why does Danforth find it hard to believe that Abigail could be pretending and, in effect, be a murderer?
Abigail looks young and innocent
. How does the questioning of Mary Warren differ from the questioning of Abigail? … The court does not believe Mary Warren that she is now telling the truth.
What does Danforth fear in the crucible?
He likes to think of himself as fair-minded, so it disturbs and angers him to discover that
people fear the court
. He believes that no innocent person should fear the court, and that he and Judge Hathorne are guided by God, so nobody will be punished unjustly.
What happened to Danforth after the Crucible?
Soon after his arrival in the Massachusetts Bay Colony Nicholas
Danforth acquired property in Cambridge
, becoming one of the town’s leading citizens and a member of the colony’s general court (as its assembly was known). He died in 1638, leaving his lands and the care of his younger children to Thomas.
Why does Proctor confess why will he not name names Why will he not let Danforth have his signed paper?
Why does Proctor confess? … Proctor confesses because he thinks it is the right thing to do. He will not name names because he does not want to implicate anyone else. He will not let Danforth have his signed paper
because he wants to keep his good name
.
Why do you think Danforth is said to be alarmed at the news?
Why do you think Danforth is said to be alarmed by this news?
he reports that they have been missing
. he is worried for their safety, beacuse someone put a knife in his door. This means that people are really angry.
What exciting news does Judge Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth?
3. What startling news does Danforth give John Proctor about Elizabeth? He tells John that
Elizabeth has reported that she is pregnant.
What does Danforth do to those who signed the document?
What does Danforth do to those who signed the document presented by Proctor? Arrests them for questioning. Explain the importance of Danforth’s statement: “a person is either with this court or he must be
counted against it, there be
no road between.”
Why is Danforth skeptical of the evidence that Proctor and the others present to the court?
Danforth is skeptical of the evidence that Proctor and the others present to the court
because it isn’t easy for him to comprehend
. He thinks that no one would falsely accuse another. The only evidence he needs is an accusation because he believe witchcraft is an ‘invisible crime. ‘
Which shocking news does Danforth discover about his witnesses?
Which shocking news does Danforth discover about his witnesses?
He discovers his witnesses had been dancing in the woods
. What must Mary do to prove she was faking all of the spirit attacks? Mary is asked to pretend to faint.
What does Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth? Why does he choose this point to share this piece of information? How does John react to the news?
he tells him the elizabeth is pregnant and chooses this bc he thought it would make John back down since she would live for another year
.
When Danforth Ask Elizabeth why she dismissed Abigail Elizabeth?
The court summons Elizabeth. When she enters the room, no one will speak and she notices that Proctor and Abigail both have their backs to her. When Danforth asks Elizabeth why she dismissed Abigail,
Elizabeth lies, concealing Proctor and Abigail’s affair
.
What test does Danforth devise to determine why Abigail was put out of the Proctor House?
What test does Danforth devise to determine why Abigail was put out of the Proctor house?
Asks Elizabeth to testify without consulting her husband
. What is Abigail’s vision? Mary spirit as a yellow bird.
Why does he choose this point to share this piece of info? How does John react to the news? He tells him that
Elizabeth is pregnant
and chooses this because he thought it would make John back down since she would live for another year.
How does Danforth view the crime of witchcraft?
Deputy Governor Danforth calls witchcraft
an “invisible crime” in Act Three
, as he argues with Mr. Hale over whether or not a lawyer should return with Proctor and Corey and present their evidence himself. Danforth feels that there is no need for a lawyer because of the nature of the…
