Re-read the final scene between John and Elizabeth. Elizabeth refuses to advise her husband but she clearly has a point of view on his situation. In her heart, what does want him to do? What would she say to him if she could?

In the final scene, Elizabeth refuses to advise her husband but clear she has a point of view in this situation. In her heart, she wants him to truly confess, because she loves him and doesn't want him dead, and even though they seem like a dull couple. She knows however that if he does confess he won't be able to forgive and they may even become an even worse couple. She does not want him dead, but also doesn't want him to be living a lie.