The Crucible
Elizabeth Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor, the emblem of common housewife during the witch trials, is exemplified as an honest and noble woman who is concerned more of her husband than herself. Elizabeth, however, appears cold, emotionless, and detached woman in the beginning of the play and reflected her attitude after John Proctor's affair with Abigail. Elizabeth, however, accepts the sin John Proctor committed and blames herself for losing her own man. However, a power shift between Proctor and Elizabeth occurs in the court in which the humble and vulnerable Elizabeth has the total control of the court between John and Abigail. But she remains faithful to John even when she can save his life from persuading Proctor to renounce his name. She says “There be no higher judge under Heaven than Proctor is! Forgive me.” Elizabeth is represented as a static character who stayed true to her husband even during the hysteria.