Question

In The Crucible, Elizabeth lies in order to In The Crucible, Elizabeth lies in order to allow John and Abigail to be together because she knows Abigail is pregnant get John killed so she can marry someone else prove to John once and for all that he has no power over her save John's name

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Step-by-step explanation:

In "The Crucible," Elizabeth Proctor lies in court, not to allow John and Abigail to be together or for any romantic reason. The reason she lies is to "save John's name." Elizabeth knows that John's reputation and honor are at stake, and she believes that if John publicly confesses to adultery with Abigail, it would damage his name and standing in the community. She wants to protect his reputation, even though she struggles with her decision and the morality of lying.

The central conflict between John Proctor, Elizabeth, and Abigail revolves around John's past affair with Abigail Williams. While Abigail is not pregnant, she is still obsessed with John and is seeking to eliminate Elizabeth so she can be with him. Elizabeth's lie is not about allowing John and Abigail to be together; it's about trying to shield John's reputation from further harm.