When he decides that he is not going to confess and goes to be hanged, Elizabeth states, “He have his goodness now.” She means that
in his mind he has made up for his sin by doing what is right this time around and finally thinks himself to be a good man
.
Why did Proctor die in the crucible?
| John Proctor | Born 30 March 1632 Suffolk, England | Died 19 August 1692 (aged 60) Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony | Cause of death Execution by hanging |
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Do you think Proctor dies with his goodness as Elizabeth States explain?
NO!
Proctor did not die with his goodness
in the circumstance that for as many that he has been good towards could in turn reciprocate the good nature. That would mean his goodness did not die with him.
What does Proctor’s death mean to his wife Elizabeth?
In The Crucible, John Proctor’s death allows his wife, Elizabeth, to see him as a hero and
a martyr
, as the faults of his past are purified by the manner of his death.
Why does Proctor ultimately choose his own goodness ruining his name would ruin those of other innocents instead of confessing to an act he didn’t commit?
Proctor’s original decision (NOT “his goodness”) is
to lie in order to save himself
. It is when the confession is put in writing that Proctor hesitates at his lie. But Proctor’s eventual decision (“his goodness”) is to refuse to lie on paper.
Why does Elizabeth ask John to forgive?
What does Elizabeth ask John to forgive her for?
Being suspicious and keeping a “cold house”
.
Why does Elizabeth refuse to advise John?
Elizabeth does
not beg John to confess because of what she refers to as “his goodness”
. She sees that he refuses to be a hypocrite and a liar. He has denounced the witch trials as a farce and for him to now sign his name to a false declaration of guilt would be hypocritical.
What could Proctor’s death represent?
What was the necessity, function, and purpose of his death? John Proctor’s death is significant in The Crucible because his
willingness to die to maintain his honesty and integrity
is the only thing that can redeem him from his past sins in his own eyes.
Who lost 7 babies in the crucible?
| A B | Tituba slave who “conjures” spirits | Ann Putnam lost 7 babies at birth | Reverend Hale minister from Beverly | Reverend Parris Harvard educated Salem minister |
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Who dies 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 do you interpret Elizabeth’s statement he have his goodness now?
He have his goodness now,
God forbid I take it from him
. What Elizabeth means is that her husband, John Proctor
What does Proctor reveal about Abigail?
What secret does Proctor reveal about himself and Abigail? Why does he reveal it?
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.
Why two things does Elizabeth say she is unable to 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
. Why does Danforth want a written confession from Proctor? It will help persuade others to confess.
Why does Elizabeth beg John to confess?
Why doesn’t Elizabeth beg John to confess?
She wants him to make his own decision
.
What blame does Elizabeth take for what has happened to John?
Elizabeth then makes a confession of her own: she was suspicious of John and Abigail, but she did not confront him. Consequently, she holds herself responsible for
John being caught up in the witchcraft hysteria in Salem
.
How does Elizabeth feel about Proctor wishing to confess to save his life?
She is shocked/disappointed. She’s
a good Christian women
because she will not confess to it. John doesn’t want his confession posted on the church door. … Elizabeth closes the play with the following line: “He have his goodness now.
