Argumentative Essay on Elizabeth Proctor

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Heidi Clausen Miss Ness English 11 October 5, 2012 Salem Witch Trials Argumentative Essay Elizabeth Proctor was known as a woman who never lied. She will be proven innocent during these trials. Elizabeth Proctor is a respected woman who has done no harm to Salem Village. Today I will be discussing the poppet in Elizabeth’s house, how Elizabeth never lies, and Abigail accusing Elizabeth of wrongdoing. There was a poppet found in the Proctor’s house, which had a needle sticking out of it. The poppet had been brought home to Elizabeth as a gift from Mary Warren. Mary Warren gave the poppet to Elizabeth after she returned from the courthouse. Mary told Elizabeth that she had sewn it while she was waiting to be questioned at the courthouse, which is why there is a needle sticking in it. There has not been a poppet in the Proctor residence until Mary brought this one home that she made herself. The poppet was not made to hurt anyone, and it did not completely belong to Elizabeth, for Mary had just recently brought it home. Elizabeth has never before lied. She has always been faithful and honest to everyone. She never hesitates to tell the truth no matter the circumstances. Although she may have lied in court one single time, it was only to protect her husband, John Proctor, from everyone knowing about his affair. She did not lie to protect or better the situation for herself, but for her husband. This lie should not be a concern for the court, as she has never lied before this time. Abigail Williams has accused Elizabeth of wrongdoing. She has no true evidence of Elizabeth ever doing anything to her or to anyone else. Elizabeth has never been involved in witchcraft. There is nothing that could have lead Abigail to believe that Elizabeth has done anything wrong. Abigail had an affair with Elizabeth’s husband, John. She has wanted to stay with

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