While the first act is set in public setting of Reverend Parris's home, the second enters the more private area of Proctor's life. In doing so, Miller provides insight into the protagonist in the context of his own surroundings. The intrusion of public matters, such as the witch trials, into the private sphere of Proctor's life is also conveyed here. The conversation between John and his wife Elizabeth in their own house reveals a great …showed first 75 words of 945 total…

…showed last 75 words of 945 total…his own home. He also comments on the problems associated with the intrusion of public matters into private life and. To a lesser extent the society of Salem is also represented by the general atmosphere of the scene at proctor's house, which primarily consists of guilt and anger. In conclusion, through this act, Miller reveals crucial information concerning the characters of the protagonist and Reverend Hale as well as the general state of the society.