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    John Proctor, the main character in the play The Crucible, is on a quest to conquer his immorality. In a town run by theology and the idea of sameness, John has a difficult time conforming to such standards. In the play, John faces numerous problems that test his moral goodness. Along with Proctor, other characters such as Elizabeth Proctor, and Giles Corey must overcome personal tests. The word “crucible” means a severe test or trial. Throughout the play many characters are put to the test to find if they are moral or wicked. John Proctor, the protagonist, has major issues that he must defeat. It seems as if he has everything a Puritan man could desire, a pleasant farm, three sons, and a lovely wife. Proctor is a respected man who…

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    At the beginning of the play Proctor was known as a good man in the town of salem. But by the end of the play his life is turned upside down. He is a very proud man but he knows what the right thing to do when it comes to saving his wife. John proctor is an honest man with a few secrets but he’s still an honest man. He is a very proud man with honor to his name. He cares a lot about his reputation, The image he gives off to the rest of the town in the most important to him until he has to risk…

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    of their fellow men. While this description of the times paints a picture of peace and prosperity, history tells of a year where chaos was common, and fear ruled the people with an iron fist. The year of 1692 was filled with betrayal, panic, and death, which created the perfect preface and situation for Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible. Through the use of his character John Proctor, Miller is able to demonstrate how crippling the effects of guilt, reputation and lies can be to both a single…

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    During the play “The Crucible," John Proctor moved to Salem with his wife Elizabeth, although during the play he had an affair with one of the girls, Abby. Unfortunately, John figures out how clingy and insane Abby is and tried to forget about the affair so they can move on with their lives. You may think that living your whole life with these strict rules may seem easy to live with, well what if I told you that if someone might think you're a witch just because they didn't like you. “There be…

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    witchcraft. In the play “The Crucible” John Proctor changes throughout the story after being under indictment and became a tragic hero. John Proctor is just much the same to the everyday human, he caused his own downfall by the baggage he’d done that’s what makes him a tragic hero. A hero ought to be doomed from the start, but bears no responsibility for possessing his flaw, for example, he was incriminated of adultery with Abagail. “Adultery John” (Miller). Having a vigorous love for his…

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    Throughout the Crucible John Proctor continuously struggles to be a good person in the eyes of himself, and God due to this he constantly changes and evolves as a character. In act one of the Crucible John Proctor is known as a good man who is respected throughout Salem, but privately he was going through multiple difficulties. One problem he had was Abigail. Proctor had an affair with Abigail, and was trying to move on so that he could fix his relationship with his wife. The affair impacted…

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    John Proctor Tragic Hero

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    John Proctor as a Tragic Hero Arthur Miller portrays John Proctor as as tragic hero in “The Crucible”. Proctor was an important figure in the community and he was respected by almost everyone, but he also had lots of pride in his name and reputation. His character, as will be explained, was very contradicting. John Proctor was an important man in Salem. He even helped build the church (which he only attended 26 times in 17 months). He was a well respected man with what seemed like great…

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    John Proctor John Proctor is a honorable man. He is respected by many. He is considered honorable because he fights for his wife Elizabeth and all of the people being accused. Also he refuses to let his name become bad. People can look up to or go to John Proctor. People trust him. Proctor doesn’t give up without a fight. When his wife Elizabeth was accused and taken away, John told her “I will bring you home. I will bring you soon.” (Miller 177). He wasn’t going to give up. John also told her…

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    “You came to save my soul, did you not? Here! I have confessed myself; it is enough…. I am John Proctor! You will not use me![...] Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”(1272). It is thought by many that the errors in judgment made by John Proctor are the main reasons behind the Salem Witch Trials and are what lead to his unfortunate death. In Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, John Proctor represents the tragic hero…

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    Proctor’s Moral “I speak my own sins; I cannot judge another” (Miller 113). The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, takes place in Salem, Massachusetts. A wave of hysteria is spreading throughout Salem. Many people were falsely accused of conspiring with the devil, including John Proctor’s family. John Proctor is a religious man of his word whom praises his family and religious beliefs above all. Proctor’s sacrifices show the important values of family, reputation, and honesty to him and ultimately…

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