Elizabeth+Proctor

Elizabeth Proctor's philosophy is Utilitarianism because she lied under oath to save John instead of herself. She is looking out for other people, rather than herself. She is a utilitarianist throughout the book because she does not show a strong position towards any other philosophy.

Elizabeth thinks that survival is more important than personal integrity because she lied to save her husband.

p. 113 - "Danforth: What of Abigail Williams? Elizabeth: I came to think he fancied her. And so one night I lost my wits, I think, and put her out on the highroad. Danforth: Your husband-did he indeed turn from you? Elizabeth, //in agony//: My husband-is a goodly man, sir. Danforth: Then he did not turn from you? Elizabeth: He- Danforth: Look at me! To your own knowledge, has John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery? Answer my question! Is your husband a lecher! Elizabeth: No sir." p. 78 - Elizabeth, //with great fear//: "I will fear nothing. Tell the children I have gone to visit someone sick." p. 53 - "I think you must go to Salem, John. I think so. You must tell them it is a fraud."

Elizabeth would not say that personal integrity is more important than survival because she puts aside her integrity to save her husbands life which she believes will ultimately have a greater outcome.