Elizabeth Proctor’s unconditional love for John Proctor drives her to protect his good name, going too far to the point where her actions put John in danger. Even though they have unconditional love for each other, Elizabeth and John still quarrel, arguing at home after servant Mary Warren informs Elizabeth that she was accused by an anonymous person in court. Knowing the accuser was Abigail, Elizabeth teaches Proctor, “spoke or silent, a promise is surely made…[Abigail] thinks to kill me, then to take my place” (67). The “promise” that was made was the hope John gave for Abigail to dream about their developing relationship. Troubled Elizabeth is motivated to defend her husband against Abigail and the court, warning him of Abigail’s plots to
