Characters: Elizabeth Proctor (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What role does Elizabeth Proctor serve in The Crucible?
What role does Elizabeth Proctor serve in The Crucible?
The play's moral compass
What is Elizabeth Proctor's reputation in Salem?
What is Elizabeth Proctor's reputation in Salem?
She never lies
Who did John Proctor have an affair with, causing Elizabeth's struggle to forgive him?
Who did John Proctor have an affair with, causing Elizabeth's struggle to forgive him?
Abigail Williams
What does Elizabeth lie about for the first time?
What does Elizabeth lie about for the first time?
To protect John's reputation
What is the ironic result of Elizabeth's lie?
What is the ironic result of Elizabeth's lie?
It leads to John's condemnation
Who accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft?
Who accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft?
Abigail Williams
Why does Abigail accuse Elizabeth of witchcraft?
Why does Abigail accuse Elizabeth of witchcraft?
To eliminate her as a rival for John
What does Elizabeth admit about herself regarding her marriage?
What does Elizabeth admit about herself regarding her marriage?
She has been a 'cold wife'
How does Elizabeth respond to the witchcraft charges against her?
How does Elizabeth respond to the witchcraft charges against her?
Refuses to confess to a false crime
What is Elizabeth's final stance on John's decision at the end of the play?
What is Elizabeth's final stance on John's decision at the end of the play?
Supports him dying with honour intact
How does Elizabeth's character transform throughout the play?
How does Elizabeth's character transform throughout the play?
From cold & unforgiving to graceful
What is one of Elizabeth's defining characteristics?
What is one of Elizabeth's defining characteristics?
Moral integrity