Hypothetically, Arthur Miller's, The Crucible has the format of a classical tragedy, with John Proctor as the story’s tragic hero. Trustworthy, upbeat, and brusque, Proctor is a good man, but with one tragic flaw. His love for Abigail Williams prompted his affair with his wife, Elizabeth, which established the whole witch accusations. When the trials began, Proctor realized he can cease Abigail’s rage through Salem but only if he admits to committing adultery. In order for an average man to become a tragic hero, he must have a fault that leads to his tragic fate. Johns sin would have had no more serious consequences than the myriad of adulteries that are everyday committed, discovered and passed over.
