Elizabeth Proctor lies during her testimony. As a result, John's testimony against Abigail is discredited. The second result is that John and many others are sentenced to die, because the judges now fully believe Abigail. The irony of the situation is that Elizabeth sought to protect her husband, but she ultimately condemned him to die. It's also ironic, because the audience expects her to tell the truth. Proctor: In her life, sir, she...
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