In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ John Proctor takes the moral high ground as a tribute to those around him- not for himself-making it the right decision. By letting himself be hanged‚ Proctor stays true to his character in that he protects his friends and family‚ reconciles with the judge within his heart‚ and leaves those who have done him wrong regretful of their actions. John Proctor wasn’t against lying itself‚ he was against allowing the dead to be robbed of their due respect. While it pains
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Macbeth Vs. John Proctor Macbeth and John Proctor are both main character from different books but both have similarities and differences. Macbeth is from William Shakespeare’s‚ Macbeth‚ and John Proctor is from Arthur Miller’s‚ The Crucible. The similarities between these two main characters are the impact witchcraft makes in their lives‚ their tragic flaw‚ and the respect each character has with his society. Witchcraft is a very powerful thing. Some people believe in it and some do not. When
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The main character in Salem is John Proctor‚ an outspoken‚ successful‚ and well-respected farmer who chooses to stay away from the church. Religious at heart‚ this man who has sinned openly‚ condemns the witch trials while hiding a secret that could ruin the main accuser‚ Abigail Williams. Proctor is a man full of guilt‚ who uses the love of his wife‚ and his need to take responsibility for his actions to gain the strength to openly confess his sins‚ denounce Abigail Williams‚ and save his soul
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bring justice to the town worthy of the title of a tragic “hero”. John Proctor is a character in Arthur Miller’s play the Crucible. His goal as stated in the play is to stop Abigail who is accusing his wife of witchcraft. John Proctor however fails to do that. John Proctor is not a tragic hero in any sense of the word. Although Miller argues John Proctor is a tragic hero‚ Proctor’s actions cause him to be defined as a failure. John Proctor is a failure because he fails to stop the witch trials and abigail
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the nineteen was John Proctor who Miller used as a main character in the Crucible and showed how John yes made
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My name is John Proctor‚ I consider myself to be a rebellious‚ logical‚ noble‚ and handsome young man. Today I am here to talk about my story‚ a story that changed my life and one that I learned from and never forget. I shall start by stating the truth that I have a good reputation in my village and married to Elizabeth Proctor‚ she is my wife in which I would cut my hand off to reach out to her. I am an angel of this world and I do no – wrong‚ but I am caught with one major flaw of my own‚ which
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John Proctor throughout the Crucible Throughout Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” Miller had his characters face severe tests that make them question their own self. A crucible is also an earthen pot that is used for melting metals. In a way the town of Salem was a crucible as people were brought before the court and blasted with allegations from others as being witches. They were either forced to give in and live a lie or be hanged. The term crucible could also describe the heat of a situation
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response on the fact that John Proctor has committed adultery with Abigail. I believe that John does not sincerely mean sorry for cheating on his wife Elizabeth. I think this because if he really meant it then he would be begging for her forgiveness and not just saying sorry and it is over now. Also if he really meant it then he would have an actual conversation about the situation and would like to hear her opinion on the problem. Elizabeth has said that she ¨forgives John¨‚ but my opinion on the
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com). This identity holds true for John Proctor. He is a valued and respectful man who has made a misjudgment while in a dark place. Sometimes a hero can make a mistake that leads to his or her downfall. Many tragic heroes have a flaw that leads to their tragedy and John Proctor’s gets the best of him. In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucibles John Proctor qualifies as a tragic hero because he is vulnerable‚ proud‚ and brave throughout his downfall. John Proctor is far from perfect like all humans
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