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16 January, 06:08

Why does danforth delay the execytion of elizabeth proctor

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  1. 16 January, 06:25
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    Her execution was delayed due to humanitarian and legal reasons as she was pregnant. According to Christian doctrine she was carrying an unborn child and executing her while pregnant amounted to infanticide, a mortal sin and a capital crime, according to the laws of the colony.
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