John tells Elizabeth that he was in a large group of people when he spoke to Abigail. Later he says to Elizabeth that Abigail and himself were alone, casting suspicion on him from Elizabeth.
He lied about seeing Abigail alone.
She lies because she is trying to protect him.
Elizabeth lies to save her husbands name. your name was a big thing to 'let go' of or 'sell out'. and therefore, Elizabeth thought she was doing her husband a huge favour by 'saving' his name.
Abigail Williams lied...ALOT...She lied to get herself out of trouble and to keep a "white" reputation.
People tend to lie all of the time for different reasons. There are perhaps millions of people in the world that are named Abigail. It is hard to determine why people lie when they don't have to.
Because She Didnt Want Him to Get In Any Trouble And Have His Name Shame Put Out For Everyone to see...We Are Reading It Now and its HELLA GOOD Hope This Helps..:)
proctor is husband of elizabeth farmer in his middle 30s had an affair with abigail has 3 sons ( one not baptized ) accused of making mary sign the devil's book ( Mary gave in to abigail's games out of fear) arrested for giving in to mary's lie hung for signing and ripping up contract ( saying he dealt with the devil )
One theme is through jealousy inwhich Abigail williams is in love with john proctor and is willing to kill his wife by accusing her of being "Bewitched" so this way Abigail can take her spot as John Proctors Wife. another theme of love in the crucible is John Proctor's love for Elizabeth even though he was unfaithful to her in the past but he cleary makes it up to her by looking past his reputation and telling the court of his affair and trying to avoid Abigail to please his wife Elizabeth. Elizabeth Proctor also shows clear devotion to John by being able to lie in the court when asked if John Proctor has ever been in bed with Abigail inwhich she lies so he may have his reputation clear and to keep him from being another victim of the court.
If there is no reason for it then obviously no reason can be given.
tell a lie
She wants to protect John.