She relates to this because she is a very “high grade” or a very admirable person. This is shown in the play when Elizabeth forgives Proctor for having an affair. In Act IV, Elizabeth states, “...I never knew such goodness in the world!” (1229. This quote shows the reader that despite Proctor’s mistakes, Elizabeth still believes that Proctor is a good man. Another example of admirability and selflessness in Elizabeth is the fact that she allows Proctor to not confess. Elizabeth tells John, “Do as you will, do as you will!” (1228). This reveals that Elizabeth wants John to do what he wants and what he feels is right. The last example that shows that Elizabeth is an admirable person is her ability to recognize her own flaws. Elizabeth reveals this when she says, “I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery” (1227). This lastly shows that Elizabeth knows that she is also a sinner and that she was also at fault within their
She relates to this because she is a very “high grade” or a very admirable person. This is shown in the play when Elizabeth forgives Proctor for having an affair. In Act IV, Elizabeth states, “...I never knew such goodness in the world!” (1229. This quote shows the reader that despite Proctor’s mistakes, Elizabeth still believes that Proctor is a good man. Another example of admirability and selflessness in Elizabeth is the fact that she allows Proctor to not confess. Elizabeth tells John, “Do as you will, do as you will!” (1228). This reveals that Elizabeth wants John to do what he wants and what he feels is right. The last example that shows that Elizabeth is an admirable person is her ability to recognize her own flaws. Elizabeth reveals this when she says, “I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery” (1227). This lastly shows that Elizabeth knows that she is also a sinner and that she was also at fault within their