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What will John Proctor do?
Answer the following questions about John Proctor based on the words and actions of Act II.
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1) John Proctor is not the same at the end of Act II as he was at the beginning. How would you characterize John throughout the initial tense conversation with Elizabeth? What/who seems to be the focus of his frustration and anger?
2) How would you characterize John throughout his conversation with Hale? What/who seems to be the focus of his frustration and anger?
3) How would you characterize John throughout his conversation with Cheever? What/who seems to be the focus of his frustration and anger?
4) How would you characterize John at the end when he is alone with Mary Warren? What/who seems to be the focus of his frustration and anger?
5) What do you think John will do in Act III in regards to Elizabeth, Abigail, and the court?
Answer 1) At the start of Act II, John was deceitful as he was lying to his wife about his feelings for Abigail. He is angry at his wife for not trusting him and for condemning him for the affair for the past seven months.
Answer 2) John's initial conversation with Hale was treacherous as he was bitter about Parris and the church. John is angry at Hale and the court system for arresting everyone accused of witchcraft without adequate proof.
Answer 3) In the communication between John and Cheever, he is angry that his wife is being condemned for a crime she did not commit. Cheever has found a poppet in the room, which he views as proof of Elizabeth's involvement in witchcraft. John is angry at Cheever for arresting Elizabeth.
Answer 4) When John is left with Mary Warren, he seems to be angry at Abigail. He realizes that the whole issue may be Abigail's ploy to get rid of Elizabeth.
Answer 5) It seems that John will testify about his affair with Abigail so as to save his wife. By testifying, he will demonstrate that Abigail has an ulterior motive for naming people involved in witchcraft. John will provide a testament to the court in an attempt to free his wife.
