Question

1. miller describes the atmosphere when john and elizabeth see one another: “the emotion flowing between them prevents anyone from speaking for an instant.” how is this a change from the couple that we saw in act ii?

Explanation:

In Act II, the couple likely had more open - communication. Here, the intense emotion causes a momentary speechlessness, showing a shift from a more talkative or less emotionally charged state to one of overwhelming feeling.

Answer:

The couple in Act II likely communicated more freely, while now the strong emotion between them causes a momentary inability to speak, indicating a change from a less emotionally - charged and more communicative state to one of intense, speech - halting emotion.