Question

1. \i have given you my soul; leave me my name!\ explain.
2. \he has his goodness now. god forbid i take it from him!\ what does elizabeth mean?

Explanation:

Question 11 (Explanation for "I have given you my soul; leave me my name!")

This quote is from The Crucible by Arthur Miller. John Proctor says this when pressured to sign a false confession (his "soul" in terms of integrity is compromised by admitting to witchcraft, but he wants to keep his name—his reputation, identity, and moral standing—intact. Signing would tarnish his name, so he refuses to let the court take that last part of his dignity.

In The Crucible, Elizabeth says this about John Proctor. John has chosen to die rather than lie, regaining his moral goodness (integrity, honor). Elizabeth means she will not persuade him to live by confessing falsely—she respects his choice to die with goodness, as taking that choice (urging him to lie) would rob him of the redemption and dignity he has achieved.

Answer:

This quote from The Crucible (John Proctor) means he will confess to false witchcraft (compromising his "soul" in integrity) but begs to keep his name (reputation, identity) rather than signing a false confession that would permanently stain his legacy. He values his name's honor over false compliance.

Question 12 (Explanation for "He has his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!")