Elizabeth Proctor - Character analysis in GCSE English Literature

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Created by: claud
Created on: 28-04-13 14:38

Personality

Role

extremely moral
renowned for her honesty
unforgiving of John's affair, doesn't trust him
cold and demanding > drives Proctor to Abigail ?
loves John deeply
low opinion of herself

Kicked Abigail out after affair with John
Accused of witchcraft but doesn't hang
Lies in court when asked if John is a lecher - to defend him (he has already confessed)

Development (Growth & change)

Other information

recognises she hasn't always been the most welcoming wife
becomes guilty for her treatment of John
stops judging John and refuses to persuade him to confess when asked by the judges

'John, I counted myself so plain, so poorly made, no honest love could come to me! Suspicion kissed you when I did, I never knew how I should say my love. It were a cold house I kept!' guilt, regret
'He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it'
'It is a mouse no more' (Mary) power switches, Elizabeth has lost her power over Mary, the court has given Mary more authority
'Forgive me, forgive me John!'

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