Crucible Paper We all make mistakes and sometimes dwell on them but in all reality sometimes you just have to forget and live with what you have done. Sure, mistakes aren’t the best things in the world but we all make them and life is supposed to be enjoyed. It is said that life is God's greatest gift to humans but sometimes we forget and we get caught up in the routine and drift away from good. John Proctor may have done something that is not exactly good, but in the end he made the right decision and helped to end the Salem witch trials. In the beginning of “The Crucible” John Proctor came off to be bored with his life. He always seemed very upset, irritable, and quite hateful. He never seemed very interested in all the talk and ruckus …show more content…
At the same time John becomes quite protective of his wife and instantly tells her not to worry that he will bring her back soon. John shows more interest in the witchcraft business because he knows the girls are lying and he knows that Abigail has accused his wife out of jealousy. He then proceeds to make Mary Warren tell the truth upon the court, alongside his confession of lechery. Proctor's confession proves that he is attempting to change his ways. He suddenly no longer cares about his reputation he is trying to save his wife and many other innocent …show more content…
He was a liar, a cheater, and was very selfish. In the end he turned out to be a leader, a great kind, and gracious man. It is truly amazing what he overcame in this play, he gained so much mental strength from what he had to endure. He also was at ease in the end because his secret was finally let out and he no longer had anything to hide. Life can change someone and it can either make or break you sometimes but you just have to do whats right and hope for the best. Throughout this play John was a great example for real life instances. All of us have lied and done things we shouldn’t do but John overcame his old self and became a better person. He was cruel and mean and he didn’t care if he was involved or not. All that he cared about was himself. In the end he was sincere and and stood up for what was right he no longer cared about what others thought. He turned from the guy everyone didn’t like into the huge hero of the story. All of us can learn something important from Proctor's experience. Anyone can change and in the end you can always be better than you were before. Proctor was not influenced by the conflict at first he was only interested when his wife was involved. One can conclude that humans are very caring towards our family and we genuinely care more for those that are closest to us. In the end he helps them all and that is what all of us can conclude that we are all much like
After he loses the judge and Mary from his side, John shows how he tried to help in every way by expressing his anger for the injustice, “I hear the boot of Lucifer, I see his filthy face! And it is my face and yours, [judge] Danforth! You know in all your black hearts that this be fraud…” showing a distinct character change in his character. This shows that Proctor changed his acts depicting himself as altruistic and one that seeks justice for the village. He makes it clear that he wants to end Abigail’s false accusations instead of trying not to get involved as seen in the beginning of the second
John knows this is not his wife's fault and takes complete blame for his actions. Additionally, John wants to take the blame so he can pay the consequences for his sins and not get away with a heinous sin at the time. As you can see John isn’t the bad man everyone thinks he is, he shows the characteristics of a good man by showing regret to what he has done and wants to fix the situation and recreate his name as John
“I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” (Miller 1357). This quote is said by John Proctor, a character in “The Crucible,” who is pleading to keep his name reputable when accused of witchcraft. Arthur Miller writes “The Crucible” to portray the Salem witch trials of 1692. The people of Salem have grievances in which they need a scapegoat.
Throughout the Salem Witch Trials John Proctor never accepts the lies of the people, he sees through the fear and tries to convince the people that they are making an error. Proctor maintains a rock-solid belief during the entire story, and his beliefs do not change, however his attitude toward the people in Salem does change as the trials grow in size. It’s the fact that Proctors perpendicular beliefs leading to his death that make him a tragic hero and a martyr, since his final refusal to accept the lies send him to the rope. Proctors changes throughout the story also cause the people of the village to look down on him after outbursts of rage.
In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor was accused of witchcraft. John Proctor was a man of great integrity and knew he did nothing wrong. He was given the choice to confess and lie or be hung. Being the honest and stubborn man that he was, he decided his name was more important than his life. John struggled both internally and with others while trying to fight for what he thought was right.
What the Audience learns from John Proctor throughout the Crucible is that John Proctor was a flawed character and the beginning of the play, but coming into conclusion of the play he regains himself because he chooses to act as a tragic hero by seeking justice for his wife, friends, and
He was given the choice to either confess to being apart of witchcraft and be spared or not confess and get hanged. He is allowed to talk this over with his wife and at first they decide it would be better to confess even though they know he didn’t do anything! At this point in the play John realizes that it is not the right thing to do. He says “ How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul now give me your name.”
Life or Death: Did John Proctor Make the Right Decision? Countless people have learned about the lies and horrors of witches in 1692 during the Salem Witch trials. In The Crucible, a tragedy written by Arthur Miller, it displays the tragedy and wrongful convictions of the townsfolk of Salem. One notable character being John Proctor a well respected upperclassman in Salem who was willing to confess his sins, sacrificing his life for the greater good of his family and friends. There are many reasons people choose to do things in life whether or not they will turn out well in the end.
The Crucible - Conflict Analysis John Proctor Internal: John Proctor’s most eminent internal conflict is over the sin he has committed, adultery. Proctor cheated on his wife with Abigail Williams, and this makes Proctor feel incredibly guilty because in the town, he is “respected and even feared” (19). He tried very hard, and succeeded, with keeping this moral crime to himself. He still walked about Salem as if he was “an untroubled soul,” (21) however, avoiding the sin again would be a difficult task. Abigail flirts with him, in attempt to have him for one last night, and it’s obvious Proctor has an arduous time pushing her away.
John Proctor: Good or Bad? In The Crucible by Author Miller protagonist, John Proctor is a man who makes bad decisions. However, his good deeds outweigh his bad decisions. John is a good man with a good heart.
Proctor’s Opposition to His Society In the book, The Crucible, Arthur Miller introduces us to John Proctor. Proctor is married and simple, yet he's argumentative toward his town for the persecution of “witches.” Proctor faces conflict throughout the town, his morals are challenged and his view on ethical implication are changing.
He cared greatly about his family and wife even though Elizabeth was often distant towards him. In the end of the play, Proctor chooses to die rather than sign his confession, ratting out his friends and ruining his good name in the town. He did this to protect the reputation of his children so they won’t have to grow up with a lying father. Lying went against Protctors’ views and that ideal is prevalent throughout the entire play. It is revealed that as soon as he had an affair with Abigail, he confessed to Elizabeth the next day because of the guilt he was carrying around.
A lesson you should learn from this play is that people make mistakes all the time. but it is how they react to their mistake is how you should judge them on it. If people do everything they can to make up for something they messed up on they are an honorable person because everyone makes mistakes, but it is what you do to fix those mistakes that makes you honorable or flawed. In the end John Proctor makes an ultimate sacrafice to make up for all the problems he had
Abigail tells everyone the Elizabeth sent her spirit out to stab her with the needle that is in Mary Warren’s poppet. When John Proctor finds out what Abigail is up to, he threatens her in the woods. He will not let Abigail accuse Elizabeth and try to have her hanged. This is when John Proctor shows more passion is his marriage.
John Proctor is a good man despite anything others may say about him. He displays three very noble qualities throughout the witch trials which are bravery, honesty, and an overall goal to save lives even to the point where he sacrificed his. While many argue John is a bad man because he committed adultery they are entirely mistaken. Just because he had one bad sin gives no right to anybody to call him a bad person when clearly the good side of him is shown more than the bad. John Proctor is a good man who displays the characteristics of a hero and could be seen as one for giving his life for his friends.