The character of John Proctor is used throughout the play ‘The Crucible’ in order to convey the idea that both good and evil are not absolute. Proctor as the protagonist is described as a good man, even tempered and not easily led. Miller’s third essay suggests to the audience that Proctor has previously committed a sin against moral laws. As a married man to Elizabeth Proctor, John admits to an affair had with seventeen year old Abigail Williams. He believes his affair with Abigail ruined his character and reputation in the eyes of God, his wife Elizabeth, and also how he views himself. In act two, dialogue shown between Elizabeth and John identifies the tension among the two characters. Elizabeth states “I do not judge you. The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you.” This quote indicating that John is harsh to self- judge and Elizabeth does not think of her husband any less after confessing to the affair.
On the surface, John Proctor is an upstanding, honest man however, is a character portraying contradiction. He constantly wavers between displays of good and evil supporting Miller’s idea that good and evil are not absolute. In act three, Proctor confessed his sin to the court. He is unwilling at first to stand up in court and call Abigail a liar about the witchcraft in Salem as it will reveal their …show more content…
In The Crucible, the doll is used to symbolize the transformation of good to evil. In ordinary society, a doll is to represent the innocence of childhood and bring happiness. In Salem, dolls represent evil. The poppet which Mary Warren makes for Elizabeth later causing her to be accused of witchcraft, is a key symbol. Poppet's are seen as voodoo dolls and used to hurt others and therefore commonly known to be used by witches. Abigail plays upon this, faking an injury in order to sentence Elizabeth of
On the surface, John Proctor is an upstanding, honest man however, is a character portraying contradiction. He constantly wavers between displays of good and evil supporting Miller’s idea that good and evil are not absolute. In act three, Proctor confessed his sin to the court. He is unwilling at first to stand up in court and call Abigail a liar about the witchcraft in Salem as it will reveal their …show more content…
In The Crucible, the doll is used to symbolize the transformation of good to evil. In ordinary society, a doll is to represent the innocence of childhood and bring happiness. In Salem, dolls represent evil. The poppet which Mary Warren makes for Elizabeth later causing her to be accused of witchcraft, is a key symbol. Poppet's are seen as voodoo dolls and used to hurt others and therefore commonly known to be used by witches. Abigail plays upon this, faking an injury in order to sentence Elizabeth of