Integrity is the quality of being honest and fair, having a good heart with good morals and honor. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Miller writes about life in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 and appreciates those who risked their lives for the goodness in their hearts. Additionally, there are three characters who portray this quality in their own way. Reverend John Hale, the puritan pastor, and loyal man to the people of Salem. Elizabeth Proctor, wife of John Proctor, a hardworking mother with very strong morals. Lastly, John Proctor, a farmer and tavern keeper living in Salem, Massachusetts. Arthur Miller conveys in The Crucible that integrity is standing up for what you believe, never backing down, and being willing to face anything.
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He is the “spiritual doctor” summoned to evaluate the accusations and attacks of witchcraft throughout Salem. There is an outburst of accusations and attacks of witchcraft throughout the town. Hale comes to Salem to see if it is present, and try to do something to stop it. He devotes himself to his work and his faith; his good intentions and sincere desire to help the afflicted motivate him. He stays true to what he knows, but he is also vulnerable. When he first arrives, the amount of evidence of witchcraft shocks him, but he will not declare it unless it is proven. Later in the play, John Hale becomes suspicious of the accusations the young girls are making. The action of John Proctor in this play severely tests Hale’s faith and duty. For example, Hale supports the court and all of their decisions for most of the duration of the story, until he realizes it’s not right. When John Proctor is accused and Abigail Williams starts convincing the court of many things that seem too far fetched, he becomes very suspicious. When the court …show more content…
Elizabeth, also known as goody, is moral, upright, and composed; yet, very cold as well. She is married to John Proctor, who is a well-respected man of Salem. Earlier in their marriage, they owned a young female servant named Abigail Williams. Elizabeth began to suspect something was going on between Abigail and John when she noticed the time they spent together. One night, when she caught Abigail and John in their room, she threw Abigail out, hoping never to see her again. John could not forgive himself, for he had just cheated on his wife. Instead of leaving John, she stays with him, to do what is right for her children and for him. This is a very noble action from a woman with good character. When Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft, Elizabeth knows that is truly just revenge and abhorrence. John goes to the court with their servant Mary Warren, to try to convince them of his wife’s innocence. Eventually, the court calls in Elizabeth to testify to John and Abigail’s affair. She lies to the court to save her husband’s life. In the end, when it is time for John’s execution, she lets her husband go, because she knows that he has finally found peace within himself. This is a very noble act of integrity and
Firstly, …show more content…
He is the “spiritual doctor” summoned to evaluate the accusations and attacks of witchcraft throughout Salem. There is an outburst of accusations and attacks of witchcraft throughout the town. Hale comes to Salem to see if it is present, and try to do something to stop it. He devotes himself to his work and his faith; his good intentions and sincere desire to help the afflicted motivate him. He stays true to what he knows, but he is also vulnerable. When he first arrives, the amount of evidence of witchcraft shocks him, but he will not declare it unless it is proven. Later in the play, John Hale becomes suspicious of the accusations the young girls are making. The action of John Proctor in this play severely tests Hale’s faith and duty. For example, Hale supports the court and all of their decisions for most of the duration of the story, until he realizes it’s not right. When John Proctor is accused and Abigail Williams starts convincing the court of many things that seem too far fetched, he becomes very suspicious. When the court …show more content…
Elizabeth, also known as goody, is moral, upright, and composed; yet, very cold as well. She is married to John Proctor, who is a well-respected man of Salem. Earlier in their marriage, they owned a young female servant named Abigail Williams. Elizabeth began to suspect something was going on between Abigail and John when she noticed the time they spent together. One night, when she caught Abigail and John in their room, she threw Abigail out, hoping never to see her again. John could not forgive himself, for he had just cheated on his wife. Instead of leaving John, she stays with him, to do what is right for her children and for him. This is a very noble action from a woman with good character. When Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft, Elizabeth knows that is truly just revenge and abhorrence. John goes to the court with their servant Mary Warren, to try to convince them of his wife’s innocence. Eventually, the court calls in Elizabeth to testify to John and Abigail’s affair. She lies to the court to save her husband’s life. In the end, when it is time for John’s execution, she lets her husband go, because she knows that he has finally found peace within himself. This is a very noble act of integrity and