Question

6. Describe the relationship between John

and Elizabeth Proctor. Explain the
metaphor of the “everlasting funeral”
that John sees in Elizabeth's heart.

Answer 1

John and Elizabeth Proctor have a strained relationship because of John’s infidelity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Proctor and Elizabeth are amidst a heated argument in the concept of Miller’s “the everlasting funeral”.

Elizabeth takes John’s hesitancy to go to the authorities and announce whatever he knows about Abigail’s deceptive concoctions as something else whereas John fears that he won’t be believed if he comes forward. Because of the affair that was between John and Elizabeth, Elizabeth flows undercurrent of mistrust in which she takes John’s hesitancy as harboring feelings for Abigail Still.

The image where “everlasting funeral” emerges represents the emotionally strained relationship between John and Elizabeth where Elizabeth’s heart is full of pain and distrust because of John’s infidelity.