Act II
Set in Proctor’s home, the act begins by showing the daily life of John and
Elizabeth. The protagonist has returned from seeding his farmland. Here, their
dialogue reveals that there is still much tension and frustration. Elizabeth
cannot yet trust her husband. Likewise, John has not yet forgiven himself.
Their marital problems shift, however, when Rev. Hale appears at their door.
We learn that many women, including the saintly Rebecca Nurse, have been
arrested on the charge of witchcraft. Hale is suspicious of the Proctor family
because they don’t go to church every Sunday.
Moments later, officials from Salem arrive. Much to Hale’s surprise, they
arrest Elizabeth Proctor. Abigail has accused her of witchcraft and attempted
murder via black magic and voodoo dolls. John Proctor promises to free her, but
he is enraged by the injustice of the situation.
Set in Proctor’s home, the act begins by showing the daily life of John and
Elizabeth. The protagonist has returned from seeding his farmland. Here, their
dialogue reveals that there is still much tension and frustration. Elizabeth
cannot yet trust her husband. Likewise, John has not yet forgiven himself.
Their marital problems shift, however, when Rev. Hale appears at their door.
We learn that many women, including the saintly Rebecca Nurse, have been
arrested on the charge of witchcraft. Hale is suspicious of the Proctor family
because they don’t go to church every Sunday.
Moments later, officials from Salem arrive. Much to Hale’s surprise, they
arrest Elizabeth Proctor. Abigail has accused her of witchcraft and attempted
murder via black magic and voodoo dolls. John Proctor promises to free her, but
he is enraged by the injustice of the situation.