9-4+Proctors

The Proctors Your Name: Brian Lind

Characters: 1. John Proctor 2. Elizabeth Proctor

Choose one of the characters above and answer the following questions from their perspective.

The character I chose was: John Proctor

1. What is the problem you are faced with?

The problem is that Abigail Williams accused my wife, Elizabeth of witchcraft. My wife is innocent and has not practiced any kind of witchcraft. I am willing to do anything to make sure that my wife is not hung for witchcraft.

2. Who do you think is responsible for your problem, and what is motivating them?

Abigail Williams is responsible for the problem because she wants my wife, Elizabeth dead. She and I had an affair and as a result Abigail is saying that Elizabeth is attempting to tarnish her reputation in the village. Abigail is motivated by her affair with me.

3. How are you trying to solve your problem, and are you successful?

I am trying to solve the problem by attempting to persuade the townspeople of the jury that Abigail is lying about people being witches in order to cover up her own wrongdoings. Elizabeth was one of the selected few to be known for witchcraft but it is a lie. She has not practiced any kind of witchcraft or work for the devil. I am not successful because of all of Abigail's awful lies. Also, I am sent to jail because Elizabeth lied which made me look bad.

4. Is there anything ironic or contradictory about what you know and what you say or do?

It is ironic that I am trying to convince the jury that Abigail is breaking the law but I had an affair with her so I as well committed a crime. I broke one of the 10 Commandments so it is ironic that I'm attempting to convince the jury of Abigail's wrongdoings.

5. When you have completed your questions above, go to your group’s discussion page and post a discussion about how you feel the trial is going so far. Don’t forget to use specific examples, and sign your character’s name.

6. Next, log onto another group’s discussion page and respond to a posting as your character.

Project: You must write a letter and response from Elizabeth in jail to John OR A plea of innocence written to the court from both John and Elizabeth. Both responses should be one page total.