to not commit adultery
Proctor forgot the commandment on adultery and it is significant because he shows how he is not so faithful to his religion and him forgetting the adultery commandment implies that he must have done something bad dealing with adultery that made him forget the commandment. The affair with the 17 yr old Abigail.( adultery)
John Proctor forget's adultery in the Ten Commandments, this is ironic considering John committed adultery with Abigail Adams.
Thou shall not commit adultery
In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, John Proctor forgets the commandment against adultery. This moment serves as a critical revelation of his guilt over his affair with Abigail Williams and highlights the themes of sin and redemption in the play. His failure to recall this commandment underscores the internal conflict he faces as he grapples with his moral failings.
The commandment forbidding adultery
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," John Proctor forgets to mention the commandment against adultery when asked to recite the Ten Commandments. This omission is significant because it highlights his guilt over his affair with Abigail Williams, which is central to the play's themes of sin and redemption. His failure to recall this commandment underscores the moral conflict he faces throughout the story.
It's ironic because he does not remember the commandment he is guilty of (adultery from sleeping with Abigail)
The cast of The Second Commandment - 1915 includes: John Mackin as Sahki - a Sunworshiper
John often emphasizes the commandment to love one another, which he considers central to Christian teaching. In his letters, particularly 1 John, he reiterates that love is a fundamental expression of faith and a reflection of God's nature. This commandment highlights the importance of community and the ethical obligations of believers towards each other.
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
John 15:12New King James Version (NKJV) 12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
John 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.