John Proctor Flashcards
Act 1 stage directions showing John Proctors deep inner conflict
He is a Sinner
Act 1 showing John proctors soft spot for aigail, but also showing his deep shame and regret that it is apparent
“i may think of you softly from time to time. But i will cut of my hand before i’ll ever reach for you again”
Act 1 showing Johns determinatin to make up for his wrong doing against elizabeth. His devotion t keeping her safe an untarnished
“You’ll speak nothing of elizabeth!”
Act 2 quote showing John’s deflection of internal guilt upon elizabeth
“Woman i will not have your suspision no more”
Act 1 s.d showing John Proctor’s tendecies for violent outbursts
angered shakes
Act 2 list that emphasises the separtion between the proctors snd their lack of affection being displayed towards one and other
“(gets up, goes to her, kisses her. She receives it. With a certain disappointment, he returns to the table)”
Act 2 s.d showing John’s inner frustration and how it is displaying as rage towards his wife
“(with a violent undertone”).
Act 2 quote showing johns desparation to prove himself and “earn” forgiveness from his wife for the sins he has commited
“will fall like an ocean on that court!”.
Act 3 quote showing johns fearlessness to stand up to the court and other’s with a greater reputation
“You are pulling down Heaven and raising up a whore!”
Act 2 s.d showing how John’s inner conflict is eating him alive and causing him great pain
“(hesitating, and with deep hatred of himself)”
Act 3 quote where john admits to lecutry. repetition emphasises deep remore for his actions
“I have known her sir. I have known her”
act 3 quote which foreshadows to John’s inevitable death, by showing he believes in truth and integrity over reputation and life
“god damns liars”
Act 4 quote showing John Proctor’s refusal to be stripped of his integrity after his life has been ruined by the reputation of others. Shows his determination to make the right descision and his deep emotion towards this
“name”/ “because it is my name”
Act 4 quote showing John’s last strength and his intense drive to be strong and do the right thing, and not allow the wrong doers in society to use him as a pawn
“You will not use me!”
