Who Is John Proctor's Reputation In The Crucible

Although there are people like John Proctor, who knows the girls are lying and are trying their best to change everyone's opinion before people die for it, there are other people in the story are only trying to protect their own reputation. The main characters that represents the people are john Proctor, Abigail Williams and Judge Danforth. John proctor is an honest man who believes in helping others, but when his reputation is on the line he is forced to make a decision. On the other hand, Abigail Williams controlled the girls through intimidation, because she was the oldest and she could turn all the other girls against her opponent. Judge Danforth is a judge that is corrupted and will do anything to prove he is in charge, even if it means a bunch of innocent people die by not accepting any evidence that would allow
In arthur miller’s “The Crucible,” Proctor says "Oh, Francis, I wish you had some evil in you that you might know me. A man will not cast away his good name. You surely know that." This quote explains the danger proctor faces as he told the church that he had an affair with Abigail, not only risking his reputation but also his relationship. Proctor is able to get away free if he agrees to sign a paper saying he was an ally of the devil. He struggles to lie that he did work with the devil. When he is asked to sign a paper saying this, he can’t. The document would be hung on the church door for all to see. His reputation wouldn’t just be ruined but people would start doubting his work over the years and his honesty. Everyone sees him as the good guy who wouldn't intentionally hurt others. For example, Proctor had an affair with Abigail Williams. He can use this evidence in court to show that she is guilty, but he is reluctant to. He tries to find other ways to prove her guilty without losing his