2:33 Take Quiz MARY WARREN: I only come to see the great doings in the world. PROCTOR: I'll show you a great doin' on your arse one of these days. Now get you home; my wife is waitin' with your work! (Trying to retain a shred of dignity, she goes slowly out.) MERCY LEWIS (both afraid of him and strangely titillated) I'd best be off. I have my Ruth to watch. Good morning, Mr. Proctor. (Mercy sidles out. Since Proctor's entrance, Abigail has stood as though on tiptoe, absorbing his presence, wide- eyed. He glances at her, then goes to Betty on the bed.) Which of these is an examples of indirect characterization of John Proctor?

One example of indirect characterization of John Proctor is his authoritative and somewhat intimidating tone when he tells Mary Warren, "Now get you home; my wife is waitin' with your work!" This suggests that Proctor is someone who values order and has a commanding presence, implying a protective nature towards his wife while also showcasing his frustration with Mary’s frivolous pursuits. Another instance is found in the way other characters react to him. For example, Mercy Lewis's fear and strange attraction towards Proctor demonstrate that he exudes a certain power or influence that others feel. The way Abigail stands wide-eyed and almost breathless around him highlights that Proctor has a significant effect on those in his vicinity, indicating a complexity to his character that combines respect, fear, and intrigue.