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    Why Is John Proctor Bad

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    Good Always Can Come From Bad Witches, death, superstition, and betrayal have surprisingly affected John Proctor for the better. In the book The Crucible written by Arthur Miller, it shows the excitement and superstition of the events that changes John Proctor. After Reverend Parris finds teenage girls dancing and participating in witchcraft in the woods, Abigail, along with some other girls, start to accuse innocent townspeople of witchcraft to hide their mistakes and avoid their consequences.…

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    In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is the main protagonist because he changes significantly from being dishonest and arrogant in the beginning of the play to being courageous and honorable at the time of his unjust death. Arthur Miller introduces John Proctor after the crisis including Betty and the girls at Reverend Parris’ house. The initial description introduces Proctor as an untraditional protagonist with bad moral values. He is set out as a man of the church, but “...a sinner…

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    The Calling of John Procter The character of John Proctor changes from selfish to loyal. The crucible happened in Salem village that was being run by a bunch of teenagers accusing people of witchcraft. Where teenage girls determined who died and who lived. John Proctor was a selfish man how later thought of his family before him. John Proctor had an affair with Abigail Williams but chose his wife over her. Abigail is now out to get John back but has to get rid of Elizabeth Johns wife out of…

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    John Proctor, The Tragic Truth The Crucible, a tragic and engaging story about witchcraft and treachery by Arthur Miller, is where we are introduced to some of the cruelest and worst mistakes ever made in American history. While we are informed of the numerous accusations being given through the town about witches, we learn of the ulterior motives of the accusers, and eventually are taught the truth that they are falsifying these accusations just to save themselves and gain money and land for…

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    court late last afternoon. John Proctor has admitted to be a lecher, claiming he committed adultery with one of Salem’s little angels, Abigail Williams. What had started out as a conversation of court and the termination of witchcraft ended when Proctor, quite literally, cried whore. Quote Proctor: “Whore! How do you dare call Heaven!” John then revealed to all that he and Abigail had an affair. The alleged affair was said to have taken place 8 months prior, in the Proctor residence, during the…

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    book by its cover” (qtd. in gingersoftware.com). In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor an ordinary farmer in Salem and Reverend Hale, a reputable priest, charged to investigate and expose witchcraft in Salem, both, by the end of the play have been through conflicts and made several difficult choices. Nevertheless, both characters play an important role in the play. To understand the roles of John Proctor and Reverend Hale’s importance in The Crucible, one has to first understand the…

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    conversing and worshipping the Devil. Both John Proctor and Abigail Williams used their language to influences others, whether that be to their advantage or not. John Proctor, the husband of Elizabeth Proctor, isn’t afraid to speak his mind when it comes to defending his forgiving wife; however, he must speak wisely. She has been accused of witchcraft by Abigail Williams, who was once their servant and who had an affair with John Proctor. Proctor is a well known figure in the town of Salem…

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    John Proctor: A True Hero

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    named John Proctor was one of many that was hanged for the crime of witchcraft. Proctor’s heroic action made him a hero in the story because not only did he take responsibly of his own actions but he took his life. Proctor wanted to clear the whole situation out about witchcraft. Even though, Proctor tried to stop the hanging but his goal was to save his wife who was accused for witchcraft. Giles and Proctor had a signed document to show that their wives were pure from witchcraft…

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    John Proctor in the first act is a weak man. He cannot criticize people as he is an example of a sinner. It would be very hypocritical to talk about others while lacking morality. In addition, we see him whipping his servant who is still a young girl with such violence. There is a great disparity between this physical punishment and the principles of goodness and decency. John Proctor also accuses Elizabeth of being too much cold with him. He always is nervous when he talks to her. He talks…

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    Reputation is a thing that many people cherish especially people that are well known or in a high authority position. John Proctor and Reverend Parris are just two of many people that cherish their reputation and are concerned by how people view them in the Salem village. John Proctor is most concerned about having his name ruined and cares about how his friends and family think of him. Proctor was put into a situation that affected his name when he had an affair on his wife with his servant…

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