John Proctor In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller, in his play The Crucible, tells the story of the John Proctor and the many accusations made during the Salem Witch Trials, leading up to the accusation against Proctor. John Proctor, who is married to Elizabeth Proctor, had an affair with the much younger Abigail Williams while she was a servant in the Proctor house a year prior to the story. This affair led to Elizabeth firing Abigail, and both Abigail’s affection toward John and her hatred toward Elizabeth growing much bigger. Before John is accused of witchcraft by his new house servant Mary Warren, Elizabeth is accused by Abigail Williams, who is doing anything she can to have Proctor to herself. Abigail’s accusation against Elizabeth puts John in a conflicting situation,