In Act 4 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, Sarah Good’s reference to "His Majesty" can be interpreted in several ways. Firstly, her exclamation reflects her belief in a powerful authority, which in the context of the play, could be a reference to God or the devil; both figures loom large in the minds of the characters due to the witch trials.
However, it’s important to note that Sarah Good is portrayed as mentally unstable, and her statement might also indicate a delusional state brought on by the oppressive circumstances of her imprisonment and her impending execution. In this moment, she could be grasping for hope or expressing a longing for divine intervention in a world that has become chaotic and unjust.
Miller uses these characters to spotlight the absurdity and cruelty of the witch trials, and Sarah's proclamation serves to underline the hysteria and the desperation of those trapped in a system that demonizes rather than protects. Additionally, it reflects the atmosphere of fear, where even in a moment of despair, figures like Good might cling to the idea of some higher power—or some form of authority—arriving to make sense of their dire circumstances.