The Crucible
summarize why proctor is "in agony" or pain as he says this.
proctor, (breathless and in agony): it is a whore!
proctor, (breathless and in agony): it is a whore!
Proctor is desperate to expose Abigail as a liar and manipulator to save his wife and other innocent people arrested by the witch court. He confesses his infidelity with Abigail by calling her a whore.