“The Crucible”; written by Arthur Miller, represents a basic tragedy in literature. A
tragedy is a type of structure the author uses that moves the reader with a character that
obtains a fatal flaw. Tragic heros’ go through many predicaments throughout the play. One of
the main characters in “The Crucible”, John Proctor; symbolizes the tragic hero of this book.
Mr. Proctor relates to a tragic hero because of his tragic flaw, his character makes a
choice between life and death, and faces his destiny with courage.
John Proctor posses the necessities to classify as a tragic hero. Not only does
his flaw affect the life of his character, but also his he captures sympathy and pity from
readers. Proctor's downfall in the …show more content…
Although us readers know him as a very truthful man,
the members of the court think otherwise. Eventually, Mr.Proctor realizes that in order to live
his life, he must give into the court and “confess”. Aware of the circumstances, John Proctor
says “I want my life”(137) to Judge Hathorne.
Courage is defined as the ability to mentally or morally face danger without any fear.
Mr.Proctor died remembered as a courageous, and inspiring man. John Proctor secretly
suffers from guilt caused by the affair he had with Abigail Williams. He is contrite and
attentive in his wife's presence, and he yearns to earn her respect. Proctor makes a life and
death decision when he lies and claims that he is involved in witchcraft. Fortunately he
prevents his execution, but his good name could potentially be ruined. Danforth
demanded that Proctor sign a confession, but he argued with Danforth saying, "God does not
need my name nailed upon the church! God sees my name; God knows how black my sins
are!" (142). When Danforth continued the argument with Proctor to sign the
confession, he asked, “why will you not let me have it? " (143), Proctor answered, " I
tragedy is a type of structure the author uses that moves the reader with a character that
obtains a fatal flaw. Tragic heros’ go through many predicaments throughout the play. One of
the main characters in “The Crucible”, John Proctor; symbolizes the tragic hero of this book.
Mr. Proctor relates to a tragic hero because of his tragic flaw, his character makes a
choice between life and death, and faces his destiny with courage.
John Proctor posses the necessities to classify as a tragic hero. Not only does
his flaw affect the life of his character, but also his he captures sympathy and pity from
readers. Proctor's downfall in the …show more content…
Although us readers know him as a very truthful man,
the members of the court think otherwise. Eventually, Mr.Proctor realizes that in order to live
his life, he must give into the court and “confess”. Aware of the circumstances, John Proctor
says “I want my life”(137) to Judge Hathorne.
Courage is defined as the ability to mentally or morally face danger without any fear.
Mr.Proctor died remembered as a courageous, and inspiring man. John Proctor secretly
suffers from guilt caused by the affair he had with Abigail Williams. He is contrite and
attentive in his wife's presence, and he yearns to earn her respect. Proctor makes a life and
death decision when he lies and claims that he is involved in witchcraft. Fortunately he
prevents his execution, but his good name could potentially be ruined. Danforth
demanded that Proctor sign a confession, but he argued with Danforth saying, "God does not
need my name nailed upon the church! God sees my name; God knows how black my sins
are!" (142). When Danforth continued the argument with Proctor to sign the
confession, he asked, “why will you not let me have it? " (143), Proctor answered, " I