The Crucible: Term 2 Week 4 Homework 2

Re-read the final scene between John and Elizabeth. Elizabeth refuses to advise her husband but she clearly has a point of view on his situation. In her heart, what does want him to do? What would she say to him if she could? Post to your blog before Monday's lesson. 

Deep down in Elizabeth's heart, she wants John to confess that he has seen the Devil in order to prevent him from getting hanged. However, she knows that if her husband were to confess, he would be confessing to lies. Elizabeth undoubtedly wants her husband to live but if it meant that it would scar his entire life, his name and self morals for confessing such a lie, she understands and respects John's final decision if he ends up choosing dying for the truth. This is proven in the final scene with Elizabeth and John together, she says, "Do what you will. But let none be your judge. There be no higher judge under Heaven than Proctor is! Forgive me, forgive me, John - I never knew such goodness in the world!"

If Elizabeth could talk to John right before his execution, she would say, "John, my dear. God knows you are a righteous man. I will let the children know you died for justice. They will respect you as a loving father forever. You listen to me, John, I have always known you are a good man. I have always loved you. I know you will be always be with us, I will pray for you! John, you listen to me, I will see you soon in Heaven, dearest. You wait for me. God bless you!"