Parris's, home Proctor and Abigail discuss the direction of their relationship.
Proctor- Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I'll ever reach for you again. Wipe it out of mind. We never touched, Abby. Act I, page 23
Abigail feels she and John touched emotionally but John denies any emotional connection for the sake of his wife, Elizabeth. Abigail's hate at herself for misinterpreting and Proctor's feelings causes her to bring down an innocent scapegoat, Goody Proctor.
Abigail- She is blackening my name in the village she is telling lies about me! She is the cold, sniffling woman, and you bend to her! You let her turn you like a– Act I, pages 23-24
The adultery between
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