Elizabeth Proctor What role did she play in

Elizabeth Proctor

What role did she play in the trials? • Elizabeth was accused for trying to have her grandmother sign the devil’s book • Also accused for witchcraft.

Elizabeth’s status: • Elizabeth was married to John Proctor who had been married twice before. • She was in charge of the family tavern. • She was well off • Educated • Fairly well off – married to successful farmer

Age & marriage: • Elizabeth at the time of the trials was around 40 years old. • Was married to John for 18 years

Was Elizabeth a good Christian? • • Elizabeth Proctor was a good Christian She attended Church regularly Lend a helping hand to any in need Caring for others and doing community service

Gossip: • Attempted to have her Grandmother sign the “devil’s book” • When doing her exam, they found nothing that was out of the normal

Reputation: • Elizabeth was friendly and was always helpful for those in need • She got in a bar fight with a guy twice dealing with money.

Health: • Elizabeth Proctor didn’t suffer from ill health or any other hardship. • She was however pregnant

Anyone bearing a grudge against Elizabeth? • From the information that was collected, there was no evidence that people held a grudge against her

Do we like Elizabeth? • Yes because she seems like a normal person who wouldn’t be accused of witchcraft

Extra information: • Elizabeth never went to trial because she was pregnant. • She was freed because by the time she had her child, the witch trials were over. • There was a petition signed by over 50 high class people that said that John and Elizabeth never showed signs of using witchcraft.

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