At the same time he was also trying stray away from his affair with Abigail. Through the voice and tone of John Proctor’s dialogue it was evident that he is trying to redeem himself from what he had done. During Act II of The Crucible, when Elizabeth Proctor was being taken away after being accused, Proctor abruptly stated “I will fall like an ocean on that court! Fear nothing, Elizabeth”. John Proctor stated that in such confidence that it seems as if he would be willing to take away his own life to save Elizabeth. This amplifies Proctor’s desire to move on from his affair and focus more on maintaining his good name through the means of providing liberty for some. Closer to the end of Act III, Proctor admits to Danforth “ I have known her, sir. I have known [Abigail]”. Proctor’s unexpected words came at the judges as a huge surprise, The book shows that his willingness to save someone else’s life for the cost getting himself arrested makes him excellent example of heroic character. Proctor’s ability to take such a risk in order to redeem himself was one that is only seen in a leader, but also emphasizes why John Proctor was a tragic
At the same time he was also trying stray away from his affair with Abigail. Through the voice and tone of John Proctor’s dialogue it was evident that he is trying to redeem himself from what he had done. During Act II of The Crucible, when Elizabeth Proctor was being taken away after being accused, Proctor abruptly stated “I will fall like an ocean on that court! Fear nothing, Elizabeth”. John Proctor stated that in such confidence that it seems as if he would be willing to take away his own life to save Elizabeth. This amplifies Proctor’s desire to move on from his affair and focus more on maintaining his good name through the means of providing liberty for some. Closer to the end of Act III, Proctor admits to Danforth “ I have known her, sir. I have known [Abigail]”. Proctor’s unexpected words came at the judges as a huge surprise, The book shows that his willingness to save someone else’s life for the cost getting himself arrested makes him excellent example of heroic character. Proctor’s ability to take such a risk in order to redeem himself was one that is only seen in a leader, but also emphasizes why John Proctor was a tragic