Pretend to be Elizabeth Proctor. Write in your diary, explain why you lied for your husband John in court, and how you feel afterward.

I am very guilty and sorry for my husband now. I did a really wrong and silly thing in the court today. If the Judge ask me to testify my husband now, I will tell the truth. I lied for him in the court because I wanted to save his fame. I would not say something against him, because I still love him. John is a good man, indeed. The only evil is Abigail. She stole John's love from me, and now she is accusing John and me. What a devilish and malicious girl she is. I should thank her now, for she brought my husband and I closer a little bit. I know John still loves me. He even tried to save me regardless of his fame. I am very touched by what he has done for me.

Elizabeth Proctor
December 4 2001