In Miller’s The crucible, John Proctor is faced with conflict and a decision to choose what is morally correct, or the most convenient choice for him. Although he chooses his convenience for most of the play, Proctor makes a crucial decision that demonstrates he wants to do what is morally correct. Proctor, originally a stubborn and bad-tempered man becomes an honest man with principles. Even though Proctor becomes an honest man, he starts out as a sinner.
John Proctor is a dynamic individual throughout The crucible. In Acts I and II, he is introduced as an adulterer and lecher; he is shown as weak and bad-tempered as he states “You’ll speak nothin’ of Elizabeth!” () Angrily he says this to Abigail, showing his temper and guilt of the affair …show more content…
Frist, Proctor has a conflict with Abigail; they had an affair and she wants it to continue while Proctor wants it to end, “Abby, I may think of you from time to time, but I will cut off my hand before I reach for you again.”() Abigail insists that their affair should continue, but Proctor regrets it and wishes no more of it because he wants to fix the problems in his relationship with his wife; Proctor’s actions shows that he wants to become an honest and honorable man. Another conflict John has is shown when he tries to gain Elizabeth’s forgiveness, but she does not absolve him; he has to decide if he will forgive himself or if he will continue to feel guilt. “Spare me! You forget nothin' and forgive nothin'. Learn charity, woman. I have gone tiptoe in this house all seven month since she is gone…” Elizabeth does not forgive him, and does not believe his attempts to fix things. Lastly, John has to confess to witchcraft in order to /save his life, “I cannot mount the gibbet like a saint. It is a fraud. I am not that man. My honesty is broke, Elizabeth; I am no god man…” He learns that his confession will be nailed on the church door, and he refuses to sign his name; John has given away his life and found moral integrity. The conflicts John Proctor encounters allow him to regain his name of honesty and
John Proctor is a dynamic individual throughout The crucible. In Acts I and II, he is introduced as an adulterer and lecher; he is shown as weak and bad-tempered as he states “You’ll speak nothin’ of Elizabeth!” () Angrily he says this to Abigail, showing his temper and guilt of the affair …show more content…
Frist, Proctor has a conflict with Abigail; they had an affair and she wants it to continue while Proctor wants it to end, “Abby, I may think of you from time to time, but I will cut off my hand before I reach for you again.”() Abigail insists that their affair should continue, but Proctor regrets it and wishes no more of it because he wants to fix the problems in his relationship with his wife; Proctor’s actions shows that he wants to become an honest and honorable man. Another conflict John has is shown when he tries to gain Elizabeth’s forgiveness, but she does not absolve him; he has to decide if he will forgive himself or if he will continue to feel guilt. “Spare me! You forget nothin' and forgive nothin'. Learn charity, woman. I have gone tiptoe in this house all seven month since she is gone…” Elizabeth does not forgive him, and does not believe his attempts to fix things. Lastly, John has to confess to witchcraft in order to /save his life, “I cannot mount the gibbet like a saint. It is a fraud. I am not that man. My honesty is broke, Elizabeth; I am no god man…” He learns that his confession will be nailed on the church door, and he refuses to sign his name; John has given away his life and found moral integrity. The conflicts John Proctor encounters allow him to regain his name of honesty and