Relationships are a significant part of life that can alter your whole outlook on it. In The Crucible, there are a variety of different relationships, but the one most prevalent is that of John and Elizabeth. As the plot unravels one can see that their relationship is put under much stress. The Proctors clearly demonstrate that a couple can stay together even when life gets problematic. This is proven when John shows his morality, demonstrates his devotion and protective instincts, and when signs indicate that they truly love each other.
John Proctor validates that his relationship with his wife can stay together through the use of his moral goodness. At one point in the story, he has an affair with Abigail Williams, their servant at the time. Immediately after the incident he …show more content…
In the beginning of Act II, John and Elizabeth convey a very stiff interaction while she prepares his meal: “ He is not quite pleased QUOTE” (Miller 1267). This critical moment can symbolize an attempt to possibly make the situation with his wife better. Their conversation remains stale when Elizabeth outlines that she does not trust him anymore. His feelings of devotion are stretched further when he wants to correct his behavior and make amends. He is willing to “pay the price” and take her cold shoulder. Certainly John’s trait of devotion can progress their relationship in the right direction. It is apparent that John still loves his wife when he displays his protective instincts as her husband. This is expressed especially when Elizabeth has been charged with witchcraft: “I will fall like an ocean on that court QUOTE” (Miller 1285). Abigail evidently means nothing to John, as he will do anything for his wife, including stand up for her. He is also defensive of Elizabeth when Abigail refers to her as cold. Obviously he loves her and is intent on protecting her, because he wants to keep his marriage