John Proctor's Reputation In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

A Tragic hero is a character who experiences a major downfall as the results of a personal mistake or the workings of fate. There are many tragic heroes in the play The Crucible, But the one that comes to mind is John Proctor for several reasons. It all starts out with the affair with Abigail, when that affair happens John Proctor breaks his wedding vows and violate the moral convictions of the community by engaging in an adultery affair with Abigail. John Proctor is a classic example of a tragic hero in the play, The Crucible for several reasons…

John Proctor became a tragic hero in “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller has brought a big problem to the Village of Salem, after Procto had an affair with Abigail Williams, she began to look for revenge and she started accusing people of witchcraft. John Proctor; a well-respected man in Salem, who is a hard worker always working for his family, love his children and his wife, is founded in a critical situation after committing adultery with a girl in the village. John Proctor, the protagonist of the play “The Crucible”, a well-respected man, a noble man who has done a lot for his family, possesses a major flaw he has had an affair with Abigail Williams, and eventually he realizes what he has done in Salem and to

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.

In the book The Crucible there is a struggle within to have one have a sense of belonging to society. They want to be loved by that society no matter how much they may seem that they don’t belong. But they do want to show that to everyone, everyone that may not think that.

Throughout history, the most credible source of information has been documented on paper.  From treaties resulting in international peace to The Declaration of Independence, paper has provided a concrete, timeless resource for recording ideas, events and decisions.  What makes these documents valid, are the signatures of those supporting the writings.  By signing something, one shows that he recognizes what is written and wishes to show support for what it represents.  A signature is as unique as the person signing it.  One can be held accountable for all which he marks with his signature.  The significance of signed paper is well displayed in Arthur

Purist Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 suffered from a rapidly increasing phenomenon: witchcraft accusations and trials. The Crucible is a play that recounts the times of this incident. For the most part, it follows a man known as John Proctor. He is a sensible, honest, and hardworking man who made the mistake of succumbing to lust which sets off a chain of events that leads to the witch trials, and to his own demise. Arthur Miller’s The Crucible’s protagonist John Proctor proves to be a flawed human being who struggles to make sense of his past relationship with Abigail, his love for his wife, and his pride.

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Many men don't think things through before acting, so it is believed John Proctor was an impulsive character throughout the story. "You can play brand new to all the other chicks out here- but I know what you are". John Proctor did what he felt was right by having an affair with Abigail but he wasn't thinkingof the concequences. Elizabeth knew all along and acted different around her husband. The outcome of John Proctors choices turned out to be a horrible mistake since his reputation and life were put on

In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, the character John Proctor will not lie and confess to something he did not do. Thus, he is hanged for his principles. Proctor has two main principles he felt were more important to respect and uphold than his own life. The most obvious one was his reputation. In theocratic Salem, where private and public ethics are regarded equally, one’s reputation plays an important role. In such an environment where reputation is regarded so highly many are afraid of guilt by association. Various characters base their actions on the desire to protect their own reputations, in order to keep them in the best light possible. Towards the beginning of the play, John Proctor sought to keep his good name

Has one ever been torn between a lie or the truth and couldn't find a way around either but then you decide to go with one of the two options a lie or the truth. John proctor was stuck in that exact situation but he chose to stick to his guns and go with the truth where he could have went ahead and lied about being a witch. Also he had to choose between one or the other because he was subject to being a witch. Also when he made his decision his wife was there to have his back and she told him to go with his heart and he did as she told him to do. The Crucible by Arthur Miller, the three character traits that john proctor displays are integrity , pride, and stubbornness. The first trait that john proctor shows is that he has alot of integrity and he doesn't like to ruin it over some lie. The first thing that he says that shows he has alot of integrity is" You doubt me yet"(miller1270). That quote shows that he has that much integrity in himself that he dont think that anyone should doubt him. The next quote that shows that he has alot of integrity is " oh elizabeth, your justice would freeze beer"(miller1270). This quote shows that he has so much integrity that he believes that his

In the play “The Crucible”, by Arthur Miller Proctor goes through many problems that challenge who he is as a person in the end of the play. Which demonstrates the struggle of staying true to who you are. In the end, even though Proctor faced problems that challenged who he was he chose to take the noble way out and die an honest man. The three main challenges Proctor went through were lying, being a loyal friend, and telling the truth.

In many texts, the theme of repentance is apparent. For example, a story in the Bible speaks of King David who lusts after his neighbor’s wife, Bathsheba. After learning she is a married woman, the King sends her husband, Uriah, to the forefront of a battle, which results in Uriah's demise, allowing the King to marry her. However, in doing so, King David had displeased the lord, leading him to repent upon his actions. This comes to show that understanding one’s flaws and demonstrating the will to change one’s ways allows a man to be at peace. In Arthur Miller’s novel, The Crucible, John Proctor’s faith is challenged, leaving him with a decision to either lie for his life or die with his name. Proctor decides to admit his sins and repent upon his mistakes, proving he is a good man who is hard-working, loyal, and honorable.

The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, it’s main theme being the effect mass hysteria has on a society, especially during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, in which all members of society were overly religious, thus further worsening the hysteria. The Crucible focuses on the lives of those living in Salem and how the first witchcraft accusation, by Abigail, leads into multiple accusations of the innocent and resulting in the deaths of innocent people. Since John Proctor is motivated by his own pride and reputation, his decision to die an honest man creates a sense of redemption in himself by the end of the play.

In the play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, John Proctor fits the classic Greek definition of a tragic hero.  Aristotle, one of the great Greek philosophers, teachers and writers, stated that one of the most important aspects of a tragedy was the tragic hero.  He defined a tragic hero as a noble person that goes from a state of fortune and happiness to a state of utter misery.  The character’s tragic flaw causes this change.  Aristotle stated that witnessing the downfall of the character triggered an emotional release, which left the audience feeling relieved because they have empathized with the character, but not upset because the downfall was the character’s

What kind of man is John Proctor? John Proctor is a very tormented man, he believes that his affair with Abigail has shunned him in the eyes of God, his wife, and himself. Proctor did sin and commit adultery; however, he lacks a sense of forgiveness to forgive himself. Throughout the entire play his relationship with his wife, Elizabeth, is very strained, Proctor becomes frustrated with her because she will not forgive him or trust him anymore. With good reason, she should have no need to forgive her sinnful husband but it is not just her that he is upset with, he is feeling guilty with himself as well for sinning.