Written by Arthur Miller during the 1950’s, The Crucible portrays the chaos of the Salem Witch Trials and how religion overpowers law. Lying, over dramatic and immature, teenage girls they were, that started such a cruel event. (McKeon #3). Here, we see where Puritans settled as strict and religious Christians. As conventional Christians, the Bible dictated the laws and the way of life. (McKeon #9). Going against the Bible, would result in serious punishment. The individual would be punished or executed by hanging. Throughout The Crucible and even before witchcraft hysteria arose, individuals like John Proctor stood against the norm of society. For instance, he chose to fight against the court in proving that the entire thing is fraud.
During this chaotic period, Abigail forces Mary Warren to participate in her elaborate scheme. Proctor is threatened by her actions, leading to false accusations fabricated by Abigail. This Domino Effect concept impacts not only himself, but the entire community he lives upon. In summary, John Proctor demonstrates an unwillingness to conform to …show more content…
As John Proctor purchased a piece of land from Rebecca Nurse, a wealthy man named Thomas Putnam begs to differ. Putnam states his ground, and argues with John Proctor that the land is his because it is said so is his Grandfather's will. Putnam also admits to Proctor that the fact stands that he never intended to give the piece of land away. John Proctor has a lack of impulse and instantaneously reacts towards Putnam, causing a dispute. “In your bounds! (Indicating Rebecca) I bought that tract from Goody Nurse’s husband five months ago.” (Proctor 181). From this quote, we can recognize that Proctor has a history of fighting for what he believes in. To not go down without a fight takes an immense amount of courage, bravery and confidence. (McKeon
During this chaotic period, Abigail forces Mary Warren to participate in her elaborate scheme. Proctor is threatened by her actions, leading to false accusations fabricated by Abigail. This Domino Effect concept impacts not only himself, but the entire community he lives upon. In summary, John Proctor demonstrates an unwillingness to conform to …show more content…
As John Proctor purchased a piece of land from Rebecca Nurse, a wealthy man named Thomas Putnam begs to differ. Putnam states his ground, and argues with John Proctor that the land is his because it is said so is his Grandfather's will. Putnam also admits to Proctor that the fact stands that he never intended to give the piece of land away. John Proctor has a lack of impulse and instantaneously reacts towards Putnam, causing a dispute. “In your bounds! (Indicating Rebecca) I bought that tract from Goody Nurse’s husband five months ago.” (Proctor 181). From this quote, we can recognize that Proctor has a history of fighting for what he believes in. To not go down without a fight takes an immense amount of courage, bravery and confidence. (McKeon