How Did John Proctor Succeed In The Crucible

Everyone has made a mistake at least once in their life that they regret. In Arthur Miller’s, “The Crucible” John Proctor is an example of that. John Proctor is a good man that committed the sinful act of adultery. Now he struggles to gain back the trust he and his wife once had. Their lives will be directly affected by his actions.
John Proctor is a 30 year old farmer that is well-respected by his town. He is married to Elizabeth Proctor and is the father to three boys. He is a christian man but is dissatisfied of the way that Rev. Parris runs the church. John Proctor does not believe in witchcraft. In the play John Proctor has a conversation with Abigail and he tells her, “Abby, I never give you hope to wait for me” (pg. 21). By saying this he has proved to Abigail that …show more content…
During the argument John says, “ I will curse her hotter than the oldest cider in hell. But pray, begrudge me not my anger” (pg.59). John still cares about Elithabeth and he will do anything for her. Including cursing Abigail. He just won’t ruin his name for something that is not worth it. Later on in the play a lot of people get accused of witchcraft including Elizabeth Proctor. Elithabeth then says, “If you think that I am one, then i say there are none.” By this she means if people are accusing her of being a witch than she simply does not believe in witches because she know for a fact that she is not a witch. John proctor then defends he by stating that She believe in every word of the gospel. He is giving her a good name in front of the court to protect her and for he not to get hurt. Then they accuse John Proctor of not being a true Christian. John Proctor then says, “ I have no love for Mr.Parris. It is no secret. But God I surely love” (pg.84). John Proctor does not know all ten of his commandments, he doesn't go to church every sunday, and one of his sons is not baptized but he still claims he is a man of