... for the Salem authority which has become increasing strict in the small Massachusetts village. As Act II opens, Proctor's wife, Elizabeth Proctor, is introduced, bringing about another aspect of Proctor's personality. Elizabeth and Proctor discuss the accusations that have surfaced, blaming local women of witchcraft. Elizabeth pleads with Proctor to reveal to the courts a conversation he had with Abigail in which Abigail ... were false. When Proctor refuses to present the information in court, Elizabeth questions his faithfulness to her. Proctor's ill temper presents itself again as he pr...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... and are under the influence of the Devil " once again giving the audience a feel of the madness in Salem by building up a mad atmosphere.  Towards the end of Act II Miller uses the actions of John Proctor to make the audience feel the madness in Salem, with his violent acts indicating how emotions have spiralled out of control in the ... village. After the arrest of his wife, Elizabeth, Proctor becomes aggravated and begins to take a violent approach towards the matter. As soon as he is left alone with Mary Warren, she is described as speaking in a "fearful squeak ... III, Miller util...

• Word Count: 1460
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate