Question

Why does proctor confess to the affair with abigail?

Answer 1

Answer:

In act 3 of The Crucible, John Proctor goes to the court in order to free his wife. During this testimony, he admits a number of things to Danforth and all those present.

First, he says Mary Warren "never saw no spirits." This is news to Danforth, as Mary has spent other days in court following Abigail's lead in claiming citizens have sent their spirits out to bewitch the girls.