Question

Why does Elizabeth lie to Danforth about her husband's relationship with Abigail? What motivates her actions?

Answer 1

She lied to save her husband's good name because she loves him.Because She Didnt Want Him to Get In Any Trouble And Have His Name Shame Put Out For Everyone to see.Elizabeth still loves her husband and wants to protect him. She, in part, blames herself for the affair. She also wants Proctor to admit his own sin rather than she condemning him.

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