John Proctor's Obstacles In The Crucible
Throughout the play, “The Crucible,” John Proctor faces many difficult obstacles that occurred in his life. He had false accusations made against him, which resulted in a defamation of his character and being discouraged with Puritan Society.
During the play, John Proctor was accused of being a bad Puritan, and not knowing all of the 10 commandments. He was also accused of witchcraft by his diabolical teenage ex-servant, and was also accused of leading a faction against Reverend Parris. His wife, Elizabeth Proctor, was accused of practicing voodoo and for stabbing Abigail Williams (the diabolical servant) with a needle, hidden in a doll, given to Elizabeth.
All of the listed events are the results of acts of revenge from the many characters …show more content…
I came into this village like a bridge groom to his beloved, bearing gifts of high religion; I beg you woman, prevail upon your husband to confess.” (Miller 132) Reverend Hale is trying to get Elizabeth to tell John Proctor to confess the charge of witchcraft in order to stop people from getting hanged in the first place. He feels if John Proctor confesses, his life will be saved, and everyone else accused will be saved too.
The many meanings of the word, “crucible” all symbolize the obstacles John has faced in his life. One of the definitions include: a place or occasion of severe test or trial. John Proctor’s life perfectly describes the title of the play. He has experienced a severe test in life including having to admit his affair to the court, his peers, and to his wife who otherwise was oblivious. He also had to admit to the charge of witchcraft in order to save his life, but ruin his name. “My honesty is broke, Elizabeth; I am no good man.” (109) The severe obstacles have most definitely put John Proctor through a stressful test, and by the end of the play, his character is broken, along with his spirit. His motivation has depleted, so has his will. John Proctor signs his name, confessing to witchcraft. He has saved his life, but has ruined his name and has destroyed his
During the play, John Proctor was accused of being a bad Puritan, and not knowing all of the 10 commandments. He was also accused of witchcraft by his diabolical teenage ex-servant, and was also accused of leading a faction against Reverend Parris. His wife, Elizabeth Proctor, was accused of practicing voodoo and for stabbing Abigail Williams (the diabolical servant) with a needle, hidden in a doll, given to Elizabeth.
All of the listed events are the results of acts of revenge from the many characters …show more content…
I came into this village like a bridge groom to his beloved, bearing gifts of high religion; I beg you woman, prevail upon your husband to confess.” (Miller 132) Reverend Hale is trying to get Elizabeth to tell John Proctor to confess the charge of witchcraft in order to stop people from getting hanged in the first place. He feels if John Proctor confesses, his life will be saved, and everyone else accused will be saved too.
The many meanings of the word, “crucible” all symbolize the obstacles John has faced in his life. One of the definitions include: a place or occasion of severe test or trial. John Proctor’s life perfectly describes the title of the play. He has experienced a severe test in life including having to admit his affair to the court, his peers, and to his wife who otherwise was oblivious. He also had to admit to the charge of witchcraft in order to save his life, but ruin his name. “My honesty is broke, Elizabeth; I am no good man.” (109) The severe obstacles have most definitely put John Proctor through a stressful test, and by the end of the play, his character is broken, along with his spirit. His motivation has depleted, so has his will. John Proctor signs his name, confessing to witchcraft. He has saved his life, but has ruined his name and has destroyed his