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What is the commandment that John Proctor forgets, and what is notable about it?
Adultery; it is the sin he has committed by engaging in sexual acts with Abigail. Elizabeth gently reminds him of it, which is ironic because he committed adultery against her.
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How would you characterize the relationship between John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor at the beginning of the act?
Reread the following section:
PROCTOR: If the crop is good I’ll buy George Jacob’s heifer. How would that please you?
ELIZABETH: Aye, it would.
PROCTOR, with a grin: I mean to please you, Elizabeth
ELIZABETH: -it is hard to say: I know it, John.
He gets up, goes to her, kisses her. She receives it....
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