Apr 26, 2020 · Danforth and Hathorne are attempting to get Proctor to drop the charge that Mary Warren has lied by telling Proctor his wife is pregnant. Proctor refuses to drop the charge because his friend's (Giles and Francis) wives are going to hang. He is still concerned about everyone else in the jails/about to hang.
Mar 03, 2020 · Hale advises Proctor to return to court with a lawyer to present such serious evidence. Why does Danforth not allow Proctor to obtain a lawyer to defend himself from Mary Warren’s deposition? Danforth claims that the evidence against those accused is invisible and that a lawyer would only call extraneous witnesses.
10. Why does Danforth not allow Proctor to obtain a lawyer? Answers. 1. Proctor is told that his wife claims she is pregnant. 2. The court first assumed that …
Mar 03, 2020 · Why does Danforth not allow Proctor to obtain a lawyer? The evidence is invisible, and the lawyer would only bring in irrelevant evidence. How does Abigail respond to Mary’s claim? She denies it, saying they are not pretending. What behavior of Abby’s does Proctor bring to the judges’ attention and why? She laughed during prayer.
Danforth is willing to spare Elizabeth for a year for her pregnancy which should satisfy John if his purpose is to save Elizabeth. However, John is unwilling to accept the deal because he does not want to abandon his friends. He wants to help everyone, not just himself.
23. Why do you think Hale wants Proctor to have a lawyer? He sees that the court can twist evidence and fears what will become of Proctor as he presents evidence that is counter to the court's beliefs.
What bargain does Danforth attempt to strike with Proctor, just to make him go away? Danforth reveals that Elizabeth claims to be pregnant, and she'll be kept alive until the baby is born. What makes Proctor want to continue with his attempt to prove the girls are lying?
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. (Miller 141-142).
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.
He wants to live for he doesn't feel he deserves to die a Christian death as a sinner. At first, Danforth is not satisfied with Proctor's confession. What other information does he want Proctor to give?
Danforth is suspicious of Mary and Proctor because he thinks Proctor is threatening Mary into this confession. Proctor reminds Mary of the angel Raphael that says "Do that which is good, and not harm will come to thee." Proctor wants her to believe that she is doing the right thing by telling the truth.
Why does Danforth dismiss Giles' deposition? Giles will not reveal the name of his source. What does Abigail succeed in doing in this act? She wins Mary Warren back to her side.
How does Danforth confuse Mary Warren? Danforth says that Mary Warren's appearance might be an attack on the court. They question her too much.
Terms in this set (10) Why do Danforth, Hathorne and Parris want Proctor to confess? They want to be finished with witchcraft in Salem. They have also heard about rebellions against witchcraft trials in Andover.
Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings? Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings because it would admit some wrongdoing or doubt, a "floundering" on their part and it would also cast doubt on the executions and condemnations of the who have already been hanged.
How does Proctor think Danforth is using him? He thinks Danforth is using his name to justify murders and make the court look good.