The action of the play is based on historical event, the Salem witchcraft trials which took place in Massachuetts. John Proctor a farmer in Salem, Proctor serves as the voice of reason and justice in the crucible. John was a very proud man, who was considered a leader by many of the people in the village. John Proctor, the protagonist of the play The Crucible, possesses a major flaw, suffers a loss, and eventually comes to a realization, therefore making him an ideal of a tragic hero. John proctor fulfills the requirements of a tragic hero by his actions throughout the story. His tragic hero status is proven by his efforts to save his wife from being put to death, his attempt to prove the children are making false claims. and his refusal to
