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    John Proctor clearly fits the definition of a tragic hero‚ for many reasons. A tragic hero is a man of high position and John proves to be a man in high position in page 20 in the second paragraph‚ which states “Proctor‚ respected and even feared in Salem‚”. That line proves that he is respected and feared by some of the people in Salem. A tragic hero also has a flaw that is revealed and Proctor’s flaw is that he is a sinner in the eyes of the people in Salem. I know that fact because in the crucible

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    John Proctor: Tragic Hero or Pompous Malefactor? According to Aristotle‚ a classic tragic hero must meet the following six criteria: nobility (of noble birth) or (wisdom by virtue of birth)‚ hamartia (a flaw or error of judgment)‚ peripeteia (a reversal of fortune‚ brought on by the hero’s hamartia)‚ anagnorisis (the discovery or recognition that the reversal was brought about by the hero’s own actions)‚ the audience must feel dramatic irony for the character‚ and the character’s fate must be greater

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    story‚ John and Elizabeth Proctor are struggling with their marriage and each of them must overcome his specific weaknesses to achieve a successful relationship. Giving these struggles Miller’s gives his characters extremely diverse personalities which‚ throughout the entire play‚ are constantly changing. Elizabeth Proctor’s character evolves during the course of the play from a very rigid and judgmental partner to a forgiving and loving wife. When the reader first meets Elizabeth Proctor‚ she appears

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    strict ideas and rules on how to live life. Having a good reputation is the most important to people and individuality is not an option. John Proctor dying to save his good name represents Miller’s idea of a tragic hero because he is willing to die for his personal dignity due to the fact that he feels responsible to save himself and others. To John Proctor saving his good name was everything. In his society you have to have a good name to be considered as respectable. After confessing to participating

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    John Proctor and Hester Prynne Similarities In The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible Hester Prynne and John Proctor are similar in their actions to retain their idea of justice stated by their ethics and feelings. Both Hester and Proctor alike tried to restrain the dreadful deeds from progressing any further. Hester admitted that what she committed was wrong and accepted the punishment of being banished from the community of Puritans. However‚ she made the mistake of promising Roger Chillingworth

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    Crucible‚ John Proctor tearing up his confession is believable. Proctor is a flawed character‚ but he is a good man. Proctor tries to do what he believes is right. Proctor can’t stand the idea that innocent people are being condemned. He can’t accept that the girls are falsely accusing people of witchcraft‚ and the court is believing them. John Proctor demonstrates that he is a good man with the way that he judges himself. Proctor can’t forgive himself for having an affair. Proctor shows that

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    Miller is a prime example of this writing strategy based on the characters created and the way the author develops them throughout the manuscript. John Proctor‚ one of the very prominent character in the manuscript‚ not only fits into this category but flourishes and deepens the plot of the play as the said tragic hero. Arthur Miller’s portrayal of John Proctor confirms Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero by his interactions with the townspeople and his hesitation to speak out about the hysteria in

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    classic tragedy. John Proctor is the tragic hero in the play by Arthur Miller. These events happen in Salem‚ Massachusetts in 1692. There are many pivotal characters in the play but the most significant is John Proctor. He values his reputation and stays true to himself throughout the whole play‚ is a man of integrity‚ and is the most relatable character in the story. We love to have someone in every story‚ play‚ or even movies and books to love and hate and we love to love John Proctor. As a character

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    applies to John Proctor. In the play “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller‚ John Proctor‚ a well-respected farmer‚ is confronted with a difficult decision and because of his pride decides to keep his reputation while saving the innocent; unfortunately this is the ultimate cause of his demise. Because of the pride John Proctor has‚ it is difficult for him to soil his name. For example‚ when being coerced into confessing and Judge Danforth asks him to name other people‚ he exclaims‚ “I am John Proctor‚ you

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    Gainor  The Crucible: ​ Salem‚ Massachusetts 1692  Act I:  Graphic Organizer: Identify and describe each character.  Song  Character/ Theme/ Idea  Lyrics  Quotes    Death and abnormality        Elizabeth’s reaction to  John Proctor cheating on  her with Abigail      The only thing worse than not  knowing  Is you thinking that I don’t  know  I’m having another episode  I just need a stronger dose...  I’m sitting out dances on the  wall  “Here is all the invisible world‚ caught‚  defined

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