Why does Danforth question the truth of proctors evidence?

Why does Danforth question the truth of proctors evidence?

Danforth questions that evidence because, prompted by Parris and Hathorne, those people themselves might be under the influence of some evil force, if they were to question the authority of the courts.

How does Danforth test the truth of this confession?

To test the truth of Proctor’s confession and his claims against Abigail, Danforth tells both Abigail and Proctor to turn around. He calls in Elizabeth and asks her whether or not the confession is true. Elizabeth attempts to defend her husband by denying the truth of the confession.

How does Danforth test Proctor’s confession what is the outcome?

Proctor’s confession: Proctor confesses to adultery with Abigail. Danforth tests this by bringing Elizabeth in because she never lies, however, she didn’t know the confession had already been made so she denies the confession and lies that her husband had an affair.

What information does Danforth reveal to Proctor?

Danforth tells Proctor that his wife asserts she is pregnant,and offers to let Elizabeth go free until she has delivered. Even so, John cannot in good conscience drop his charge of fraudulence against the court. Danforth is asking him to give up any further attempt to show that the proceedings are fraudulent.

What compromise or deal does Danforth offer Proctor and what is Proctor’s response?

What compromise, or deal, does Danforth offer to Proctor? What is Proctor’s response? Elizabeth told the court that she is pregnant. Danforth is willing to spare Elizabeth for a year for her pregnancy which should satisfy John if his purpose is to save Elizabeth.

What does Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth Why does he choose this point to share this piece of information How does John react to the news?

What does Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth? Why does he choose this point to share this piece of information? How does John react to the news? he tells him the elizabeth is pregnant and chooses this bc he thought it would make John back down since she would live for another year.

How does Danforth test proctors claim about Abigail?

However, just as Danforth willingly dismissed Corey’s claim against Putnam because Corey would not reveal his witness, so Danforth dismisses Proctor’s claim that Abigail is a harlot, simply because Elizabeth lies to conceal the affair.

Why does Danforth believe John’s confession to be a lie?

Why doesn’t Danforth believe John Proctor’s confession of his infidelity with Abigail Williams? Danforth decides that John Proctor’s confession is not true because it isn’t substantiated by Elizabeth Proctor.

What test does Danforth devise to determine why Abigail was put out of the Proctor House?

What test does Danforth devise to determine why Abigail was put out of the Proctor house? Asks Elizabeth to testify without consulting her husband. What is Abigail’s vision? Mary spirit as a yellow bird.

What deal does Danforth try to make with Proctor How does Danforth feel about Proctor’s answer?

So he approaches Proctor with a deal: sign a confession and he won’t hang. He’ll just sit in jail for a bit. If everyone signs a confession they can be done with this, and Danforth can go back home and he’s off the hook, never having been proven wrong.

Why can’t Danforth see the truth?

Danforth represents the evil of blind certainty in the play: he refuses to accept the truth because to do so would humiliate him. He’d rather see people die.

Why does Danforth have Elizabeth brought to the courtroom?

9. Why is Elizabeth brought into the courtroom and why does she lie? Because Danforth wants her to clarify if the story that John Proctor told was true. Proctor, because Proctor is putting himself on the line for his testimony.