John Proctor And John Proctor In Arthur Miller's The Crucible

Society and religion often define morals, but as they evolve, one might gain a new worldview, which in turn changes their actions. Playwright Arthur Miller includes a character that undergoes such a transition in his work “The Crucible”, an allegory to McCarthyism. Reverend Hale, a Puritan minister living through the Salem Witch Trials, is challenged by the developing events in the town. Throughout the four acts, he must evaluate his actions and motivation, to determine if he is acting morally. Reverend Hale’s change from a man with absolute confidence in the theocracy to a man who believes life is more important than God’s will reveals that he is motivated by his morality.

People’s true character is revealed through their actions. Their morals and ethics can be told from how they choose to act in a situation. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible; the character of John Proctor is an honorable man despite having committed wrongful acts. He was able to redeem himself through acts that is considered courageous, such as when he refuses to contribute to the lie of witchcraft in Salem, when he fights for the people who were convicted of witchcraft and when he regrets being a dishonest man.

Proctor 's decision to tell the court about his affair ironically demonstrates his goodness. He also spoke up for the innocent girls that had their names branded. He willingly sacrifices his good name in order to protect his wife and others who are wrongly accused. Only through his public acknowledgment of the affair does Proctor regain his wife 's trust. At the end of the play, Proctor refuses to slander himself by allowing the court to make him make a false confession. The court told him to lie, and that if he lies that he would not be sent to the gallows. He did the right decision by telling the truth about his affair with Abigail. He honestly told the truth about the affair, and that he was not part of the witchcraft. His response further exemplifies Proctor 's integrity. But John was not guilty. He had nothing to do with witchcraft, he admitted to his own mistakes. Proctor knows that if he confesses that he will be damned himself, yet again, if he agrees to confess, he will also be free from the torment from the demon inside him and set others free too. This realization, along with Elizabeth 's forgiveness, enables Proctor to forgive himself and finally regain his good name and self-respect. As the court

Morality is an important topic. People must live with their own choices and morality, meaning that each person needs to make sure that they are living their lives and making choices that they can accept. This is why morality is typically a theme in literature. Authors incorporate the idea of morality to make the reader think about their own choices and to illustrate the character arc. This proves true in Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible. The play follows characters on their difficult lives during the Salem Witch Trials; a point in history where everyone was questioned and accused or being morally corrupt and practicing witchcraft. Miller utilizes characters from all moral backgrounds, from those that are morally ambiguous, to those that are more righteous because they are secure in their beliefs. These characters show how the issue of morality can affect their lives. One character that is important to analyze is John Proctor. Proctor is a man secure in his faith and morality, living a great life with his wife and three sons. That is, until Abigail Williams starts working for the family and makes him question everything he has ever known. In The Crucible, Miller suggests that morality and the search for truth must be pursued on a personal level by allowing Proctor to become morally flawed, realizing his mistakes, and then fighting to defend what is right, even though it ruins his good reputation.

John Proctor was a man with good reputation in Salem who wished to see justice in his town and was willing to make a compromise to see that justice, this is seen when Proctor is in the courtroom and says “A man may think God sleeps, but God sees everything, I know it now. I beg you, sir, I beg you—see her what she is. . . . She thinks to dance with me on my wife’s grave! And well she might, for I thought of her softly. God help me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such sweat. But it is a whore’s vengeance.” Proctor confesses his affair with Abigail, after attempting to expose her without revealing the truth about their relationship as he believes the truth would ruin his reputation. This scene, in the Salem courtroom, can be considered a turning point in the play, where Proctor’s thirst for justice finally outweighs his efforts to keep a good reputation. This allows Proctor to attempt to expose Abigail since he no longer has anything to hide. Although Proctor made a valid attempt to bring peace to Salem by compromising his reputation it came a little too late, instead of Abigail and the witch trials being exposed as a hoax, Proctor is called a liar and he is then accused of witchcraft by the court. Along with making compromises Proctor is able to bring justice by creating a common understanding of the issue at hand this is seen when Proctor says “If she is

John Proctor is a man who values his reputation. “How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” He wanted to save his name, but for personal and religious, rather than public, reasons. Proctor is a pious man although he went against his religion and committed adultery with Abigail Williams. He feels that the only way to stop Abigail and the girls from their lies is to confess his adultery.Along the line, Elizabeth is arrested so John desperately needs to tell the court he had an affair with Abigail.

In the novel The Crucible, author Arthur Miller utilizes different levels of goodness and evil to manipulate the course of the story while demonstrating Salem's superstitions and fear of Devil to validate the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The main character in Salem is John Proctor, a candid, prosperous, and honored farmer who prefers to keep a secure distance from the church of the town of Salem. This man, religious at heart and who has sinned, publicly criticizes the Salem Witch Trials while suppressing a secret that could disgrace and disprove Abigail Williams, the niece of Rev. Parris. John Proctor is a man devoured by guilt of having an affair with Abigail Williams, who takes out his contempt for Rev. Parris, who loves his wife, Elizabeth

John Proctor, this is the character who has more integrity than anyone in the play. Proctor shows this in many scenarios while others are admitting to witchcraft and giving in the the corrupt court system. In the beginning of the play nobody knew what a disaster this town was going to be in, and Proctor minding his own business gets thrown into the mix because of a previous affair with one of the main characters, Abigail. When Proctor realizes the trouble that the town is in he knows he has to something to help, but he risks being

Proctor is a “good” man, who is a religious, law-abiding citizen; hard working and who’s integrity is one of his best attributes. However In act 1, we find out that Proctor has committed adultery with a young woman named Abigail Williams, a servant in the Proctor household. This is the first glimpse that we see of Proctor, and it’s not a favorable one. According to Proctors religious beliefs, having broken his marriage vow’s, he has become a sinner and considered to be “evil”. When Abigail tries to convince Proctor to continue their affair, saying “Give me a word, John.

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible emphasizes different human flaws and their dangerous impact on Salem in 1692. By analyzing the effects of arrogance, blind faith, and guilt, Miller creates the dynamic character Reverend Hale. As Hale struggles with overcoming his own flaws, he transforms from a zealous man focused on gaining respect into the voice of reason amidst the chaos and corruption of the court. Throughout his character development, Hale challenges the authority figures of Salem as he becomes more skeptical, fights against his own Puritan ideals and accepts his role as a tragic figure.

Thoughts and actions were swayed with whatever everyone else was doing. Mary Warren the young girl, dropped all she believed to save herself. Leaving all her values in the dust to save her own neck. Reverend Hale, “ he is a man of integrity who, although at times misguided and overzealous, is willing to change his mind when confronted with the truth. Despite this admirable trait, he lacks the moral conviction to act against proceedings that will condemn innocents to death.”               (“ Crucible”) “He lacks the courage to question the decisions of the court and the prevailing attitude of seventeenth century society. While his fair-mindedness and humanity deserve a measure of respect, Hale’s inability to perceive—and endorse—the power in Proctor’s stand for personal virtue leaves his character ignorant and weak.” (“ Crucible”)  Hale’s morality changed for the better, but he still was not strong enough in those morals to speak out and help people though he had the power. John Proctor, the man who lost his morality at the beginning gained them back. John was the only one with true, honest, morals. He did not blacken anyone else's name instead he chose to die, keeping his good name, finally finding his goodness. “ He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!” ( Miller

The tragic events of the Salem witch trials tested the morality of several individuals, who abided to a government based on religious intolerance and limitation. Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” highlights the detrimental effects of the religious court, and the impact Puritan societal norms had on its citizens. Reverend Hale, a protagonist in the play serves as a balance between morality versus and the religious conformity that took place within society. His transformation throughout the play demonstrates his true intention in doing what is right and abiding by the correct ideals, instead of following the damaging priorities enrooted in the theocratic system. Throughout “The Crucible,” Reverend Hale transfers from adhering to a theocracy to prioritizing the true value of life, revealing his maintenance of a strong moral code.

Throughout the play the Crucible, John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor both have been accused of witchcraft, and both think it is pointless as well. They will not confess either so they both choose to be hanged. All throughout the play there are many similarities and differences as well between the two characters john and Elizabeth.

A person’s character can have a lot of influences in weather or not they can maintain their morals. In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, the town of Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony is taken over by witch trials. They are started by young girls who accuse people of being witches in order to avoid getting into trouble for having been caught dancing naked in the woods. Reverend Hale, who is considered an expert in witches, is called in to assist the courts with the trials and give his opinion on the severity of the situation. At first he believes these cases are true, however he changes his opinion when the credibility of the accusers come into question, and he also denounces the courts proceedings. Various townspeople believe that

John Proctor is the first person to change in the play. In the beginning of the play, Proctor is a very selfish who would do anything to protect his affair with Abigail Williams. Meanwhile, Proctor tries to completely rid Abigail’s mind of the affair by telling her “they never touched.” At this point, Proctor will do anything to keep his affair undercover. As time passes, Proctor realizes that the only way to stop Abigail’s riot is to admit that he has had the affair. This is when Proctor realizes that his confession is too late. When they bring Elizabeth, Proctor's wife, in to testify against him, she unknowingly tells the court that her husband is innocent. Proctor has already undergone a change during the play, as he becomes willing to confess his secret affair. After John is sentenced to death, no one is left with hope for him. However, the court offers John a