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Danforth refuses because he’s already executed other prisoners accused of the same crimes, and he doesn’t want to look weak. They decide to bring in Elizabeth Proctor so she can talk to John and hopefully convince him to confess before he is sent to the gallows.
Also know, why is Danforth unwilling to pardon the accused? Why won’t Danforth pardon his prisoners? Because 12 others have already died for this reason and the village expects to see them. It was show a faltering in his law and authority to postpone the hangings. Why does Hale cry out “there is blood on my head!”
Considering this, why does Danforth refuse to call off the executions? Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings? Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings because it would admit some wrongdoing or doubt, a “floundering” on their part and it would also cast doubt on the executions and condemnations of the who have already been hanged. 11.
As many you asked, why do you think Danforth is reluctant to believe Proctor and others? Mary Warren is in court because Proctor needs her to tell the court the truth and free his wife. Danforth is suspicious because this is the first he’s heard of this and he doesn’t believe everyone could have lied.
Best answer for this question, why is Danforth responsible for the trials? Judge Danforth is responsible because he is not concerned about justice, all he cares about is being correct about the witch trials.
What did Judge Danforth do wrong?
He just can’t go back and admit that he was fooled. Danforth represents the evil of blind certainty in the play: he refuses to accept the truth because to do so would humiliate him. He’d rather see people die.
When Hale urges Danforth to pardon the prisoners Why does Danforth refuse What does this reveal about him?
What does Hale suggest that Danforth should do with those condemned? He wants Danforth to pardon the condemend. Why does Danforth refuse to pardon the condemned? Because 12 have already hanged for the same crime and it would not be just to let the other 7 go.
What reason does Danforth give for having to hang the remainder of the prisoners?
What reason does Danforth give for having to hang the remainder of the prisoners? That they already hung a bunch of people and it wouldn’t be fair to them if others were given more time to confess.
Why does Judge Danforth refuse to pardon those who are scheduled to hang that day what is problematic about his reasoning?
Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings? He says that 12 people have already been hanged for witchcraft, so it will make him (Danforth) look bad if he pardons anyone now. AKA—Danforth does not want to admit he was wrong (Miller 129).
Who does Danforth believe will be able to persuade John to confess?
Danforth hopes that Elizabeth can persuade him to confess. Elizabeth agrees to speak with Proctor, but she makes no promises. Everyone leaves the room to allow Elizabeth and Proctor privacy. Elizabeth tells Proctor that almost one hundred people have confessed to witchcraft.
WHO encourages Danforth to postpone the hangings why does he refuse?
Parris wants Danforth to postpone, not cancel, the hangings. He is still just looking out for himself because there was a knife in his door one morning. He is worried that the town will rise up and blame him.
Why does Danforth especially nervous about rumors?
Why is Danforth especially nervous about the rumors concerning events in Andover? Because there is a rumor of the rebellion there against the court and the church.
Why is Danforth so reluctant to believe that the girls are pretending What would this mean for him the court?
What do you think makes him so unwilling to consider that the girls could be pretending? That he feels he is superior to everyone else and he does not want to be made a fool of by believing that the girls are indeed faking.
What deal does Danforth try to make with Proctor?
What deal does Danforth try to make with Proctor? Elizabeth is pregnant. Danforth says he will let Elizabeth live at least until the child is born if John will drop the charges. John refuses to do this.
Why does Danforth put so much faith in Elizabeth’s testimony?
Danforth puts so much faith in Elizabeth’s testimony because Elizabeth is known for not lying. There have been multiple occasions since the beginning of the play where someone has brought up the fact that Elizabeth never lies. Why would she lie now, when her husband’s good name is on the line, as is her good name?
How does Danforth abuse his power?
Danforth: Judge, Jury, and Executioner Judge Danforth’s position in the crucible is the Judge assigned to the proceedings of the Salem witch trials. Instead of treating this immense responsibility with the respect and restraint that is needed, Danforth abused his power by betraying the people of Salem and the Law.
How does Danforth protect his reputation?
In Act Four, when it becomes clear that the allegations of witchcraft are completely false, Danforth refuses to see the truth. He hangs innocent people to avoid sullying his own reputation.
