Question
Why is Proctor reluctant to testify that Abigail said the dancing was not part of a witches’ spell?
He wants to protect Elizabeth.
He wants to make sure people accused of witchcraft are punished.
He wants to hide the fact he was alone with Abigail.
He wants to protect Abigail.
He wants to protect Elizabeth.
He wants to make sure people accused of witchcraft are punished.
He wants to hide the fact he was alone with Abigail.
He wants to protect Abigail.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
He wants to hide the fact he was alone with Abigail.
Admitting that would reveal their affair, ruin his reputation, and implicate his wife's honor, so he initially hesitates to expose it.
Admitting that would reveal their affair, ruin his reputation, and implicate his wife's honor, so he initially hesitates to expose it.