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 regarding honesty?
What is Elizabeth Proctor's reputation in Salem regarding honesty?
She never lies
Who does Elizabeth struggle to forgive for an affair?
Who does Elizabeth struggle to forgive for an affair?
John for his affair with Abigail
What does Elizabeth admit about herself regarding her marriage?
What does Elizabeth admit about herself regarding her marriage?
She was a 'cold wife' keeping cold house
What does Elizabeth do for the first time to protect John's reputation?
What does Elizabeth do for the first time to protect John's reputation?
She lies
What creates tension in Elizabeth and John's marriage?
What creates tension in Elizabeth and John's marriage?
Her strict moral code & inability to forgive
Who accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and why?
Who accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and why?
Abigail, to eliminate her as rival
How does Elizabeth behave during her arrest and trial?
How does Elizabeth behave during her arrest and trial?
Composed and dignified
What does Elizabeth refuse to do even to save her own life?
What does Elizabeth refuse to do even to save her own life?
Lie and confess to a false crime
How does Elizabeth's character change throughout the play?
How does Elizabeth's character change throughout the play?
From cold/unforgiving to introspective
What does Elizabeth support at the end of the play?
What does Elizabeth support at the end of the play?
John's decision to die with honour intact
What three virtues does Elizabeth's legacy embody?
What three virtues does Elizabeth's legacy embody?
Honesty, integrity, and forgiveness