My Last Letter To John Proctor

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To my loving John, As I now begin probably what is my last letter, my last words to you John Proctor. I sit here in this prison cell, cold, body trembling. My heart and soul knowing that when I put this quill down, these will have been my last emotions and words to you John. After the guard slips this under your prison cell we shall never contact each other again, only to meet in heaven. I’m deeply sorry for how I acted towards you John. Let me tell you John, it was not my intention to hurt you and the family. There are many things that I would have done differently to better our lives. I was cold towards you John, purely cold. I don’t expect you to forgive me John Proctor, but I still ask for it. Whether it is to mend my broken heart…show more content…
I was thinking what I had done to deserve your actions, and now these words. It were like you had just slapped me hard across the face. Sitting here in this cold prison cell made me realize what an unwilling wife I was. My justice could have frozen beer. I was as cold as a dead corpse towards you John. I’m sorry. John when I lied in the court house, I just wanted us to stay a family. I wanted to protect the Proctor name from shame and dishonour. That Abigail Williams put the people of Salem and our family in this horrendous situation. My hate for her cannot be expressed in mere words John. Abigail Williams is a liar, and god damns all liars. That evil and lying girl will be punished for her sins. Justice will be served John. Now, all I ask you is to protect the people of Salem and your children. John remember, you don’t have to confess, it be your choice. As you will I would have it. Never forget what a great man you are. The most honest, trusted and loving man in Salem. Believe and trust yourself. You have great judgement and this will help you make the right decision. Remember the good things you have done in your life John Proctor, not the bad. John I cannot judge you. But whether you decide to confess or not, I love you John Proctor. John you have your goodness now. God forbid I take it from you. Ever
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