During the Salem witch trial many people parished and were imprisoned, some having more courage than others. The most notable of the accused were John Proctor, Giles Cory, and Rebecca Nurse. Their stories were told in the novel The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Throughout the story these individuals show rational thinking when faced with challenges. John Proctor, Giles Cory, and Rebecca Nurse all show courage in the face of adversity.
When faced with adversity, John Proctor shows courage. For instance, Herrick arrives at the Proctor’s house to arrest Goody Proctor but John refuses to let her go because she is innocent. Once she is taken, John promises her she will be safe. He calls, “I will fall like an ocean on that court! Fear nothing Elizabeth,” …show more content…
Moreover, the Putnams, John Proctor, and Rebecca Nurse are all gathered in Reverend Parris’ home when he informs them that he is bringing a witch specialist over to find witches in Salem. Rebecca states, “…I think you’d best send Reverend Hale back as soon as he come,” (180). Rebecca knows that there is unrest in Salem between the villagers. Rebecca rightly thinks that this will cause the villagers to be sent to their boiling point and peace will be lost. Nurse’s unwillingness to have a witch specialist in Salem for the good of the town will cause her to be accused. For example, Hale arrives at the jail and begs the imprisoned women to confess, which Rebecca refuses to do. When Reverend Parris is informed of this, he says, “Rebecca have not given me a word this three month since she came… he pleads with them, confess their crimes and save their lives,” (231). Goody Nurse refuses to confess to witchcraft, as she has never participated in the dark arts. She knows she will be hung but she’d rather die than confess to lies. Rebecca knows the citizens of Salem are not her judge and that she feels no need to lie for their forgiveness. In addition, Rebecca and Proctor are about to be hung and she attempts to comfort him. She says to John, “Let you fear nothing! Another judgment waits us all!” (240). Rebecca knows that the people of Salem are already too tainted by their greed and by hysteria to save her and Proctor from their fate. She knows that there is only one person who matters and that is God. She already accepts her fate as God knows she has not participated in witchcraft and he will judge her accordingly. Rebecca Nurse shows courage when faced with
When faced with adversity, John Proctor shows courage. For instance, Herrick arrives at the Proctor’s house to arrest Goody Proctor but John refuses to let her go because she is innocent. Once she is taken, John promises her she will be safe. He calls, “I will fall like an ocean on that court! Fear nothing Elizabeth,” …show more content…
Moreover, the Putnams, John Proctor, and Rebecca Nurse are all gathered in Reverend Parris’ home when he informs them that he is bringing a witch specialist over to find witches in Salem. Rebecca states, “…I think you’d best send Reverend Hale back as soon as he come,” (180). Rebecca knows that there is unrest in Salem between the villagers. Rebecca rightly thinks that this will cause the villagers to be sent to their boiling point and peace will be lost. Nurse’s unwillingness to have a witch specialist in Salem for the good of the town will cause her to be accused. For example, Hale arrives at the jail and begs the imprisoned women to confess, which Rebecca refuses to do. When Reverend Parris is informed of this, he says, “Rebecca have not given me a word this three month since she came… he pleads with them, confess their crimes and save their lives,” (231). Goody Nurse refuses to confess to witchcraft, as she has never participated in the dark arts. She knows she will be hung but she’d rather die than confess to lies. Rebecca knows the citizens of Salem are not her judge and that she feels no need to lie for their forgiveness. In addition, Rebecca and Proctor are about to be hung and she attempts to comfort him. She says to John, “Let you fear nothing! Another judgment waits us all!” (240). Rebecca knows that the people of Salem are already too tainted by their greed and by hysteria to save her and Proctor from their fate. She knows that there is only one person who matters and that is God. She already accepts her fate as God knows she has not participated in witchcraft and he will judge her accordingly. Rebecca Nurse shows courage when faced with