Why does Danforth want the prisoners to confess?
Why does Danforth want the prisoners to confess?
He wants him to sign his name to the confession, so that it can be hung up for everyone in town to see. Danforth wants to use John Proctor’s name to prove that the witch craft is real and that Danforth/the court did not hang innocent people.
What reason does Danforth give to explain why he Cannot pardon Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor in The Crucible Act 4?
He fears the town will riot after they are hanged. What reason does Danforth give to explain why he cannot pardon Proctor and Rebecca Nurse? It would be unjust because others had been hanged for the same crime.
Who is trying to get the accused to confess at the start of Act 4?
The one prisoner who he hasn’t talked to is John Proctor. The officials decide that they will bring in Elizabeth Proctor to speak with him and convince him to confess.
Does Rebecca Nurse confess to witchcraft?
Rebecca herself does not confess to witchcraft and stands by as a witness to Proctor’s “confession” and ultimate denial of his confession (p. 129-134).
How does Elizabeth Proctor feel about Abigail?
Elizabeth Proctor feels antagonistic toward her former servant Abigail, who had an affair with her husband, calling her “something soiled.” Elizabeth, who is morally upright and a bit cold, won’t sit near Abigail at church.
Why is Mrs Putnam jealous of Rebecca Nurse?
Putnam’s jealousy of Rebecca Nurse stems from the fact that Mrs. Putnam has had many children die in childbirth, while Rebecca Nurse has had no problem bearing children. Ultimately, this leads to the accusation of Rebecca Nurse for witchcraft, for which she is sentenced and hanged.
Who refused to confess in the crucible?
John Proctor
What finally happens to Proctor’s confession?
What finally happens to Proctor’s confession? What happens to John Proctor? He confesses that he isn’t a witch and is hanged. He felt this is the only way he would come to peace within himself.