| “Spoke or silent, a promise is surely made. And she may dote on it now – I am sure she does – and thinks to kill me, then to take my place.” | – See’s the enormous evil of Abigail’s plan- Proctor is blind |
| “Then go and tell her she’s a *****.” | – Elizabeth’s anger and bitterness is finally voiced- Shows her contempt of Abigail |
| “She has an arrow in you yet, John Proctor, and you know it well!” | – Affair has bound Proctor and Abby in a way only she understands- Trying to show Proctor how Abby is using him |
| “There be no mark of blame upon my life, Mr. Hale. I am a covenanted Christian woman.” | – Knows she is good and honest- Proud of her faith and upstanding Christian practices |
| “It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery . . . It was a cold house I kept!” | – See’s her fault in the past- Her distrust caused his unfaithfulness- Her apology |
| “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him.” | – She weeps for her husband and the life she has lost- Knows Proctor has found his peace and will not stop him |
Elizabeth Proctor Quotes – January 2015 English Exam
March 1, 2020