In Act II, we get to witness John and Elizabeth Proctor at home. What atmosphere is created in this scene when they are alone discussing the happenings in town? What line from this opening scene best conveys the overall mood? Explain. (This post closes at midnight on September 23rd.)
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In Act two of The Crucible, Elizabeth Proctor is introduced to the play. In this Scene, the reader feels tension between Elizabeth and John. John's past lechery against Elizabeth is the reason for this tension. Elizabeth is cold and resentful towards John. Although she might have forgiven him, she has not forgotten what he has done. The line that best conveys the mood, in my opinion, is "Adultery, John." This line is said when Rev. Hale comes to the Proctor's home and questions them about their faith to God and the Church. He asks John Proctor to name the Ten Commandments and coincidently that is the one he forgets so Elizabeth feels the need to remind him which really heightens the scene.
The atmosphere created in the room is that of the equivalent of winter as stated by John Proctor on pg51 7th dialog down "its winter in here yet." (direct quote from The Crucible).
The overall atmosphere created from the tension between John and Elizabeth is cold and bitter. Elizabeth knows of the adultery John committed with Abigail. John is ashamed of this sin and it shows from the quote in which he said to Elizabeth, "Were I stone I would have cracked for shame this seven month!" (top of page 62)
The atmosphere is very thick in the house; it is easy to see Elizabeth's bitterness and John's guilt. The best line from this scene to show this is "Adultery, John." it shows that maybe he has forgotten this commandment before and that Elizabeth has yet to let go of the past.
The atmosphere in Act II can be described as cold. The tension between John and Elizabeth is intense. Elizabeth has not let go of her resentment towards John. He is quite aware of that. "Oh, Elizabeth, your justice would freeze beer!", is the perfect quote to convey the mood in this scene.
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