What is the climax of act 2 in The Crucible?
In Act 2 of The Crucible, the climax occurs during the examination of Abigail Williams and the other young women accusers. Abigail is caught lying by Proctor, who reveals her affair with John Proctor and exposes the manipulation and deceit behind the accusations. This revelation creates doubt and tension within the community, sparking doubts about Abigail's credibility and motives. The climax of this act lies in the confrontation between Proctor and Abigail and its consequences, as it initiates the unraveling of the witch trials and sets the stage for the conflicts and conflicts to come.