Elizabeth is in despair at the inevitability she has felt since first realizing the extent of John's involvement with Abigail. Mary Warren comes home after spending the day in the village. When John confronts her for leaving home after being told not to go, Mary defensively proclaims that she saved Elizabeth's life in court. Elizabeth then realizes that Abigail must have accused her of witchcraft. Elizabeth, more than anyone else in the play at this point, knows what Abigail must be up to. She knows that Abigail wishes to get her out of the way so that she can have John all to herself, and she realizes that all of Abigail's accusations against the villagers have led to this moment. She feels helpless and hopeless to defend herself against this accusation.
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