Question

2. What is Proctor most likely trying to tell Abigail in the following dialogue from

Act of The Crucible?
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 gain. Wipe it out of mind. We never
touched, Abby.
Abigail: Ave, but we did.
Proctor: Aye, but we did not

Answer 1

B. He wants Abigail to accept that their romantic relationship is over.

Step-by-step explanation:

Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" revolve around the story of the Salem Witch Trials that shook the puritan community in Salem, Massachusetts. The historical story is based on the true story of how numerous people were charged and accused of practicing witchcraft and hanged for their "alleged" crimes.

In the given excerpt from the text, we see Proctor and Abigail talking about their affair. Proctor insists that their affair had ended, that "[he] may think softly of [Abigail] from time to time . . . [he] will cut off [his] hand before {he'll] ever reach for [her] again." This is evidence of how their affair has ended and wants Abigail to accept the truth.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.