The Psychology of Lying/Deception in The Crucible
By: Noah Richardson
2nd Block B-Day
Lying
- Different types of Lies
- Motivations of Deception
erent types of Lies
Types of Lying
1.Habitual Lying
2. Compulsive Lying
The Motivations of Deception
- Pressure and Incentives
- Self-Esteem
- Perception
- Lack of the ability to handle certain situations
- Seeking attention (Self-Deception)
John & Elizabeth Proctor
Proctor: When will you know me woman? Were I stone I would have cracked for shame this seven month!
Elizabeth: Then go and tell her she's a whore. Whatever promise she may sense - break it John, break it.
Elizabeth: Then why do you anger with me when I bid you break it?
Proctor: Because it speaks deceit, and I am honest! But I'll plead no more!
Elizabeth: .... She has an arrow in you yet, John Proctor, and you know it well!
- pg. 62, Act II
Reverend Hale, John Proctor, and Elizabeth Proctor
Proctor: Thou shalt honor thy father and mother. Thou shalt not bear false witness. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
Hale: You have said that twice, sir.
Proctor: Aye.
Elizabeth: Adultery, John.
- pg. 67, Act II
Elizabeth Proctor, John Proctor, and Judge Danforth
Danforth: Look at me! To your own knowledge, has John Proctor ever committed the crime lechery? ..... Answer my question! Is your husband a lecher!
Elizabeth: No, sir.
Danforth: Remove her!
Proctor: Elizabeth, tell the truth!
Danforth: She has spoken! Remove her!
Proctor: I have confessed it!
- pg. 113, Act III