In Act 3, Part 2, of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Danforth is suspicious of John Proctor’s motivations in challenging the court.Which statements from the text support this point of view?Please select all that apply.Group of answer choicesDANFORTH: Mr. Proctor, this morning, your wife send me a claim in which she states that she is pregnant now. PROCTOR: My wife pregnant! DANFORTH: There be no sign of it—we have examined her body. PROCTOR: But if she say she is pregnant, then she must be! That woman will never lie, Mr. Danforth. DANFORTH: She will not? PROCTOR: Never, sir, never.DANFORTH (It is the reflection on himself he resents): I am sure of it, Marshal. (Herrick nods, then goes out.) Now, what deposition do you have for us, Mr. Proctor? And I beg you be clear, open as the sky, and honest. PROCTOR (as he takes out several papers): I am no lawyer, so I’ll— DANFORTH: The pure in heart need no lawyers. Proceed as you will.DANFORTH: …. Come now. You say your only purpose is to save your wife. Good, then, she is saved at least this year, and a year is long. What say you, sir? It is done now. (In conflict, Proctor glances at Francis and Giles.) Will you drop this charge? PROCTOR: I—I think I cannot. DANFORTH (now an almost imperceptible hardness in his voice): Then your purpose is somewhat larger.DANFORTH (his eyes narrowing): Now, sir, what is your purpose in so doing? PROCTOR: Why, I—I would free my wife, sir. DANFORTH: There lurks nowhere in your heart, nor hidden in your spirit, any desire to undermine this court?
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In Act 3, Part 2, of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Danforth is suspicious of John Proctor’s motivations in challenging the court.Which statements from the text support this point of view?Please select all that apply.Group of answer choicesDANFORTH: Mr. Proctor, this morning, your wife send me a claim in which she states that she is pregnant now. PROCTOR: My wife pregnant! DANFORTH: There be no sign of it—we have examined her body. PROCTOR: But if she say she is pregnant, then she must be! That woman will never lie, Mr. Danforth. DANFORTH: She will not? PROCTOR: Never, sir, never.DANFORTH (It is the reflection on himself he resents): I am sure of it, Marshal. (Herrick nods, then goes out.) Now, what deposition do you have for us, Mr. Proctor? And I beg you be clear, open as the sky, and honest. PROCTOR (as he takes out several papers): I am no lawyer, so I’ll— DANFORTH: The pure in heart need no lawyers. Proceed as you will.DANFORTH: …. Come now. You say your only purpose is to save your wife. Good, then, she is saved at least this year, and a year is long. What say you, sir? It is done now. (In conflict, Proctor glances at Francis and Giles.) Will you drop this charge? PROCTOR: I—I think I cannot. DANFORTH (now an almost imperceptible hardness in his voice): Then your purpose is somewhat larger.DANFORTH (his eyes narrowing): Now, sir, what is your purpose in so doing? PROCTOR: Why, I—I would free my wife, sir. DANFORTH: There lurks nowhere in your heart, nor hidden in your spirit, any desire to undermine this court?
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The statements from the text that support the point of view that Danforth is suspicious of John Proctor’s motivations in challenging the court are:
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"DANFORTH (It is the reflection on himself he resents): I am sure of it, Marshal. (Herrick nods, then goes out.) Now, what deposition do you have for us, Mr. Proctor? And I beg you be clear, open as the sky, and honest. PROCTOR (as he takes out several papers): I am no lawyer, so I’ll— DANFORTH: The pure in heart need no lawyers. Proceed as you will."
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"DANFORTH: …. Come now. You say your only purpose is to save your wife. Good, then, she is saved at least this year, and a year is long. What say you, sir? It is done now. (In conflict, Proctor glances at Francis and Giles.) Will you drop this charge? PROCTOR: I—I think I cannot. DANFORTH (now an almost imperceptible hardness in his voice): Then your purpose is somewhat larger."
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"DANFORTH (his eyes narrowing): Now, sir, what is your purpose in so doing? PROCTOR: Why, I—I would free my wife, sir. DANFORTH: There lurks nowhere in your heart, nor hidden in your spirit, any desire to undermine this court?"
These statements show Danforth questioning Proctor's intentions and doubting his honesty, indicating his suspicion towards Proctor's motivations.
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