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    The Crucible:Elizabeth Proctor Out of all the characters‚in my opinion‚ Elizabeth is the best character in the cast in the Crucible. She was a faithful wife‚ a good mother‚ and strong in her faith/religion. Even though her husband cheated on her she still remained faithful to him. Sure she was depressed about it‚ but what woman wouldn’t be when she has discovered her partner has cheated on her? While she was sick no less‚ the time John should have been most faithful! She could’ve cheated on

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    Edward Gibbon‚ undoubtedly one of the most renowned historians in the western world for his History and Decline of the Roman Empire (published from 1776-78) was a firm believer in the role of the rise of Christianity as a major cause in the decline of the Roman Empire. Although he does not suggest that Christianity was the single cause for the fall of the Empire‚ he has strongly advocated that ‘the early Christian church at once redoubled the burden and reduced the strength of the Empire’ ‚ an Empire

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    I find myself wanting to go to Salem almost everyday‚ the longing for Abigail is so strong‚ so hard to fight. I know I have to be strong against the urge. I am wanting so badly to be open with Elizabeth. But I a m not. I often find myself remembering the night with Abigail behind my house. My wife had gone into town‚ I was chopping wood‚ she had come out for company‚ for she was done with the work she was given. I had been watching her for a while. I could tell she had been as well‚ for the subtle

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    What do you think about John Proctor? In the Crucible‚ John proctor was a farmer who desperately wanted to be the reverend. He lived in Salem‚ Massachusetts with his wife‚ Elizabeth‚ and three sons. John proctor is a dynamic character in the crucible because he wants his name to be good and have a good reputation‚ but he ruins his life from public reputation‚ he chooses to not admit to committing adultery‚ but eventually he does‚ and he becomes selfless and sacrifice himself to save his wife and

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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. During

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    Crucible‚ Arthur miller used John Proctor character to show how reputation can be more valued and protected than integrity. Living a happy life comes with what people value more and favoriting their reputation over integrity helps show reputation can withstand and help set up guidelines to keep him/herself on track of being happy. Some people value the opinion and criticism from others and think whatever they say will help them live a better and positive life. John Proctor believes

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    A Character Analysis of John Proctor In order to maintain one’s dignity‚ one must assume the responsibility for one’s actions whatever the outcome. In Arthur Miller’s play “ The Crucible‚” John Proctor is a flawed character at the beginning of the play‚ but by the end he redeems himself and pays the ultimate price because he chooses to act by striving to uphold justice for his wife‚ his friends and himself. The righteous nature of John Proctor to always seek the truth and denounce those who abuse

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    October 16‚ 2013 Is John Proctor A Good or Bad Person? John Proctor‚ in The Crucible‚ was considered a god-fearing man‚ self-sufficient‚ strong-minded‚ and had a good reputation. But in Salem‚ he was accused of witchcraft. If he "confessed" to it‚ he would be permitted to life‚ but if he did not‚ he would be hanged. Proctor took his penalty without confessing to the courts. In the‚ he dies by his own will believing he is doing the right thing. I believe that John Proctor is a good person for the

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    11.a. Speaker: The speaker is John Proctor‚ who is a local farmer and the husband of Elizabeth Proctor. 11.b. Audience: The audience is Elizabeth Proctor. 11.c. Context: At the time this quote is spoken‚ Abigail has accused many of the villagers of witchcraft‚ who are getting ready to face trial in court. 11.d. Content: Proctor is stating that he has been trying to please Elizabeth‚ however‚ she still believes that he is being dishonest and suspects him of having another affair with Abigail. 11

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    In the play‚ “The Crucible‚” by Arthur Miller‚ John Proctor is portrayed as a tormented individual whose flaws inevitably lead him to his own destruction. Proctor’s lust for Abigail Williams is the instigator of the hysteria surrounding the witch trails. During the Salem Witch trials‚ Proctor tries to convince the court that the trial are fraudulent‚ he is then thrown into the mix of a corrupt society with greedy preachers‚ landowners trying to steal land‚ and a young girl infatuated with him and

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