In Arthur Miller 's, "The Crucible," John Proctor is faced with a life or death situation. Even though John Proctor virtually has the choice of which path to follow, life or death, there are many other variables that ultimately lead him to his choice. John 's decision is ultimately swayed by the sheer conception of dieing with pride or dieing confessing to something he simply did not do. The conscience of John Proctor comes into play while he is ultimately deciding his faith, shall he live his life in exile like no man should, or die with honor and obey his inner senses to protect his family and his last name. This makes John brave because of the ultimate sacrifice given up by an honest man to obey his inner senses. The use of literary elements in "The Crucible," all lead to the climax and turning point of the story, which is when John is hung. Arthur Miller 's use of rising action creates a surplus of tension and animosity between each of the towns people in fear of they in time will be blamed of witchcraft, just as many others have already, helps lead up to the climax of the story which is when John is faced with the proposition of life and death. Arthur Millers use of dramatic irony also increases the plot 's realness and tension, the readers know that Abigail is attempting to get her way out of a situation by
In Arthur Miller 's, "The Crucible," John Proctor is faced with a life or death situation. Even though John Proctor virtually has the choice of which path to follow, life or death, there are many other variables that ultimately lead him to his choice. John 's decision is ultimately swayed by the sheer conception of dieing with pride or dieing confessing to something he simply did not do. The conscience of John Proctor comes into play while he is ultimately deciding his faith, shall he live his life in exile like no man should, or die with honor and obey his inner senses to protect his family and his last name. This makes John brave because of the ultimate sacrifice given up by an honest man to obey his inner senses. The use of literary elements in "The Crucible," all lead to the climax and turning point of the story, which is when John is hung. Arthur Miller 's use of rising action creates a surplus of tension and animosity between each of the towns people in fear of they in time will be blamed of witchcraft, just as many others have already, helps lead up to the climax of the story which is when John is faced with the proposition of life and death. Arthur Millers use of dramatic irony also increases the plot 's realness and tension, the readers know that Abigail is attempting to get her way out of a situation by