Essay on Elizabeths Spiritual Growth in The Crucible

The Crucible tells of a town’s obsession of accusing innocent people of withcraft. One character that stands out and makes a spiritual growth is Elizabeth Proctor. Elizabeth allows her frustrations of her depression to overcome her religious beliefs which separates herself from God and her marriage. She grows spiritually and begins to understand the things going on around her which was the strength she needed in the beginning. At the start of the play, Elizabeth is heartbroken her husband, John Proctor, has committed adultery seven months ago with Abagail Williams. Elizabeth’s sorrow leads her to insecurities of her husband’s fidelity. When the talk of witchcraft comes up, Elizabeth becomes devastated she has been accused of witchery by†¦show more content†¦With everything going on, Elizabeth allows her distress to overcome her Puritan beliefs. During the time of the Salem witch trials, many accusations were made. Because Elizabeth knows Abagail wishes t o take her place, she initially becomes frustrated when Rev. Hale reveals Abagail has accused her of witchery in court. Elizabeth’s first instinct is to get her husband to â€Å"tell her she’s a whore† and to break the â€Å"promise† made that night (1128). Deep down Elizabeth knows her frustrations are overcoming her religion but she does not yet realize it. When John returns home, he implies Elizabeth is judging him of his flaws instead of looking for the goodness in him (1124). John, during this time, was more spiritual and â€Å"in-tune† with God more than Elizabeth who only thought of herself. Her frustrations and insecurities overpowered her consideration of others feelings. Finally, Elizabeth’s spiritual growths are apparent as she begins to understand the tings going on around her. Because Elizabeth’s name has been called in court, she is imprisoned. During this time, John confesses to the court of everything to save his wife and their family. Elizabeth then realizes the good in her husband and says she must forgive him in order for him to forgive himself (1161). She becomes more understanding towards her husband’s decision and begins to stand by him. The strength Elizabeth gains becomes even more apparent as she tells Rev. Hale she is