Write an essay discussing Proctor’s relationship with Abigail. Why did Proctor have an affair and what prompted him to end his affair with Abigail?

Planning:

  • Abigail worked as a servant in the Proctor home-he was tempted by a younger girl, who admired him and was in love with him: (page 17) “Gah! I’d almost forgot how strong you were, John Proctor” and”John; I am waiting for you every night.”
  • When Elizabeth discovered the affair she dismissed Abigail. (Introduction)
  • Abigail becomes angry with proctor because he won’t admit the affair to Elizabeth(Introduction)
  • John and Abigail talk privately about their relationship-Abigail’s love for proctor is unrequited he thinks she is trouble: “Ah, you’re wicked yet, aren’t y’”
  • John seems to regret the affair and wants to make a go of his relationship with his wife. Their relationship seems to improve, especially
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The relationship shown between John Proctor and Abigail is very different to other living in the same community/village during that time. Salem being a very religious town, it is really hard for Abigail and John Proctor to be together. John Proctor who is considered to be very handsome and dashing is in a committed relationship with Elizabeth Proctor who also happens to be his bitter-half. John & Abigail have been hiding their “alleged” affair from the town of Salem ...

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