John Proctor, the protagonist of the crucible, he qualifies as a tragic hero because he has a tragic flaw. Tragic hero is a man of noble stature. He is not an ordinary man but a man with outstanding qualities and greatness about him. His own destruction is for a greater cause or principle. Like in the play John Proctor will not give up his name because he believes his name is his pride and joy. In the play Rebecca Nurse says, “No, you cannot break charity with your minister. You are another kind, John. clasp his hand, make your peace” This shows that the community cares about John. They want him to do good and they look up to him as a noble man and a man of stature. (act 1) In many of the
