How does Miler create a sense of tension and conflict between John and

How does Miler create a sense of tension and struggle between John andElizabeth Proctor at the beginning of Act both?In Act Two, John and Elizabeth Proctor are conversing and there aresigns to indicate that there are tensions occurring in their marriage.Although the main theme of the The crucible is Witchcraft, this Actconcentrates mainly on the relationship of John and Elizabeth. Milleruses a variety of dramatic devices, like stage directions to promotethis point. Prior to this be the girls have named the witches andJohn has returned from capital of Oregon. Con grimacering that this is where Abigail(whom John had an affair with) resides, it does not improve his deceasemarriage and relations with his wife.Miller begins by setting the tone for the view and describes thefront room of Proctors house. The room is described as low, darkand rather long this immediately gives the impression of a gravid and hostile place. Coupled with the empty room, this couldsignify loneliness and sym bolize the vacuity and lack of affectionwithin the marriage. The word halts is used to depict an two-base hit of ashocked John as he hears his wife singing, upon his see to thehouse. Miller could have decided to include this piece of informationin order to record the audience how Elizabeth is rarely in a mature frameof mind perchance due to her failing marriage. John consequently proceeds toadd further seasoning to the food that Elizabeth has already prepared.This bring through is one of many devices used demonstrating the lack ofsatisfaction and need for more within the marriage.When Elizabeth does eventually enter to meet John, Miller is quick toshow through her first line of speech What keeps you so late? Itsalmost dar... ... be more romantic and Miller shows an opposing side to hischaracter, the pause indicates their discomfort and when Elizabethsback is turned to him this is yet some other effective way of makingthe audience notice the increasing quad between them, bothphysically and emotionally.Finally John then gives up and decides to try and address the problemthat is bothering his wife. Millers stage directions she doesntwant friction, and yet she must portrays an image of a woman caughtin two minds. Elizabeth wants to remain a good, obedient wife howevershe cannot stick out challenging John about his whereabouts which led tohis late arrival. The place of Salem is mentioned and this could beMillers way of Elizabeth inadvertently or perhaps indirectly showingher distrust towards John.When John learns of Marry Warrens presence in Salem his anger.