The Salem Witch Trials was unlike any other event ever seen in history before; including massive murders, trials, hearings and series of persecution. With this in mind, playwright Arthur Miller wrote a theatrical piece that portrays the heating tension in the town of Salem. While there is tension in the air in the town of Salem, a girl by the name of Abigail Williams cries witchcraft. Everyone in the town is deluded by Abigail except the people who know the truth. In The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, the Salem Witch Trials is depicted to show the heating tension within the town. John Proctor is unlike any other character in the play and he is constantly tormented.
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This can be seen in the text where John Proctor states, “I have known her, sir. I have known her.” (III. 110) John Proctor here admits to having a relation to Abigail closer than servant and master. But, Elizabeth is not realizing that John had already given the information that he had committed the sin with Abigail Williams. Unfortunately, Elizabeth does not disclose the information that John Proctor had cheated on her with Elizabeth. This can be seen in the text where Danforth is questioning Elizabeth and Danforth states, “Look at me! To your own knowledge, had John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery?” Answer my question! Is your husband a lecher!” Elizabeth then replies with, “No, sir.” (III.113) As a consequence, John Proctor’s selfless sacrifice is in vain as Elizabeth says no and John Proctor incriminated himself by admitting he had an affair with Abigail and is now will hang for it. Furthermore, John Proctor is unable to forgive himself until he comes into with peace with himself. This can be seen in the text when Elizabeth states, “John, it come to naught that I should forgive you, if you’ll not forgive yourself.” (IV. 136) John is unable to move away from the fact that he committed lechery. He wants to be forgiven by his wife and move on. However, he finds it very difficult to forgive himself with his sins. Since he is so harsh
In particular, when John is first believed to be negatively influenced by the Devil …show more content…
This can be seen in the text where John Proctor states, “I have known her, sir. I have known her.” (III. 110) John Proctor here admits to having a relation to Abigail closer than servant and master. But, Elizabeth is not realizing that John had already given the information that he had committed the sin with Abigail Williams. Unfortunately, Elizabeth does not disclose the information that John Proctor had cheated on her with Elizabeth. This can be seen in the text where Danforth is questioning Elizabeth and Danforth states, “Look at me! To your own knowledge, had John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery?” Answer my question! Is your husband a lecher!” Elizabeth then replies with, “No, sir.” (III.113) As a consequence, John Proctor’s selfless sacrifice is in vain as Elizabeth says no and John Proctor incriminated himself by admitting he had an affair with Abigail and is now will hang for it. Furthermore, John Proctor is unable to forgive himself until he comes into with peace with himself. This can be seen in the text when Elizabeth states, “John, it come to naught that I should forgive you, if you’ll not forgive yourself.” (IV. 136) John is unable to move away from the fact that he committed lechery. He wants to be forgiven by his wife and move on. However, he finds it very difficult to forgive himself with his sins. Since he is so harsh