“Elizabeth: It is her dearest hope, John, I know it. There be a thousand names; why does she call mine? There be a certain danger in calling such a name-I am no Goody Good that sleeps in ditches, nor Osburn, drunk and half-witted. She’d dare not call out such a farmer’s wife, but there be a monstrous profit in it. She thinks to take my place, John.” (61)
- Finally! Someone who can see through the web of lies that Abigail has been weaving. Everyone else involved does not seem to be able to see her true intentions. Elizabeth is the first character that can see through their lies. She is concerned because of the fact that the court will hang those who do not confess. She feels as if she could be hanged because Abigail will continuously go after her until she is satisfied.
What will be the final outcome for Elizabeth? Will she be called a witch or get away safely?
“Proctor: I like it not that Mr. Parris should not lay his hand upon my baby. I see no light of God in that man. I’ll not conceal it.” (65)
- Through this quote we see the ongoing effect of the bad relations between the townspeople. They all hold feelings of resentment towards others. They do not trust anyone but themselves. They go around accusing each other of being witches just to try and get rid of those they do not like. This town has many people, who are out to get another, and we see this with the 39 woman who have been jailed, and most likely the countless number of others accused. 39 women! How can there be so much suspicion and hatred in a town? I do not understand the people, and this can only end in a bad way. Either the woman will lie to save themselves, or be truthful and be hung.
How will the bad relations between the townspeople play out throughout the rest of the book? How many more women will be accused?
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