ipl-logo

The Crucible By John Proctor: A Tragic Hero

138 Words1 Page

At last, a tragic hero realized his bad and try to fix that into right way. In the book “the crucible” John Proctor said to lawyer and judgement that “Tell them I confessed myself: say Proctor broke his knees and wept like a woman:say what you will, but my name cannot-”(p62). It reflects that he is trying to be honest, and also trying to be a good father to his child and husband to Elizabeth. This is because, if he confess and avoid death, his child cannot inherited anything and Elizabeth lived with suffer because her husband is a witch. But, Proctor doesn’t confess that he is witch, and be honest to his child and wife. Through this, we can guess that he recognizes his wrong and tries to fix the thing that he massed into right way.

Show More
Related

  • John Proctor Courageous In The Crucible

    224 Words  | 1 Pages

    A courageous character is that of which shows bravery, one who is not deterred by danger or pain. There are many characters who exhibit courage throughout The Crucible. However, there is one character in particular who stands out the most throughout the play. John Proctor seems to be the most courageous because he does several things no other character would even think of doing. Several times throughout the play, Proctor speaks out in opposition to Reverend Parris.

    Read More

  • John Proctor As A Hero In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

    404 Words  | 2 Pages

    John Proctor is a pedofile but a hero. In Arthur Miller's movie, "The Crucible,” released in 1996 in the United States, the town of Salem is consumed by a mass hysteria as people are accused of witchcraft left and right. John Proctor, the star of the movie, plays a crucial role on how he could have been the character to have ended this madness. In "The Crucible,” I believe John Proctor could have ended the hysteria in Salem by avoiding the affair with Abigail Williams, being more honest, and exposing the lies. To begin with, John Proctor should’ve left Abigail Williams alone.

    Read More

  • The Confession Of John Proctor In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

    579 Words  | 3 Pages

    “God damns all liars.” Particularly John Proctor’s name sings boldly in the town of Salem in such a Holy way. It would be a shocking act to see such a symbolic figure to confess to such a false crime. But, his pride linger’s from his shoulders. John signs the confession with a sickening face of himself.

    Read More

  • John Proctor In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

    833 Words  | 4 Pages

    “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth the evil things” (KJV, Matt. 12:35). What makes a good man? A good man is one who follows Christ in every way that he can. Is he perfect? No; the Bible states, “For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not” (KJV, Eccles.

    Read More

  • John Proctor's Redemption In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

    1153 Words  | 5 Pages

    John Proctors redemption arc “I am bewildered by the death of love”(Miller). Arthur Miller is a man of beautiful words and putting them onto pages. Arthur Asher Miller was an American playwright, essayist and screenwriter in the 20th-century American theater. Among his most popular plays are All My Sons, Death of a Salesman, The Crucible, and A View from the Bridge.

    Read More

  • John Proctor The Crucible

    648 Words  | 3 Pages

    The controlling nature of John Proctor towards those who work for him also reinforces the statement made by Vowell. Although Proctor is considered to be a good man, he reveals a tendency to be controlling towards his servants. When Mary Warren comes running towards the Proctors’ home after attending the trial, John Proctor tries to force her to testify against Abigail Williams in court. He says, “You will tell the court how that poppet come here and who stuck the needle in” (Miller, Act 2). Proctor is very menacing as he delivers his dialogue.

    Read More

  • John Proctor In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

    435 Words  | 2 Pages

    Andy Biersack once said “Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone…”. People should always speak out if something bad is happening, no matter if they are standing against one person or a whole army. People can always be wrong and will sometimes need someone to push them into the right direction. John Proctor, a character in the novel The Crucible by Arthur Miller who is a farmer and is married to a woman accused of witchcraft named Elizabeth, does not agree with the witchcraft trials going on in Salem at that time. He tries to go to court with Mary Warren, a girl who was originally part of the scheme, but now says that it is fake, to prove that the witch trials are all a hoax.

    Read More

  • John Proctor's Struggles In The Crucible

    829 Words  | 4 Pages

    The inability to remain economically stable has released fear among people, making them indulge in irrational behaviors to protect their personal welfare and financial status. In the beginning of the play “The Crucible, Samuel Parris is introduced, a Puritan minister in the Town of Salem. He is afflicted because his sick daughter will not wake up, yet his true colors are later revealed. He angrily questions his niece Abigail of any abomination done by her that could have lead to that state of her daughter, for he argues that he has “fought here three long years to bend these stiff-necked people… and that now, just now when some good respect is rising for him…” she has compromised his character (Miller 11). It is revealed that he doesn’t actually

    Read More

  • John Proctor: A Tragic Hero

    747 Words  | 3 Pages

    In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, the town of Salem is afflicted with hysteria, intolerance, and accusations that lead to death. According to philosopher Aristotle, a tragic hero possesses a tragic flaw, excessive pride, and an inevitable downfall. Protagonist John Proctor illustrates a tragic hero because he is presented as happy, powerful, and privileged, which later leads him to suffer because of his own actions. First of all, John Proctor possesses a fatal flaw, pride, which is a characteristic of a tragic hero. Proctor’s fatal flaws includes honesty and pride.

    Read More

  • John Proctor The Crucible Essay

    1031 Words  | 5 Pages

    The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, "Definition of a tragedy: a hero destroyed by the excess of his virtues". The reader finds this statement to resonate with the character, John Proctor, in Arthur Miller’s play, "The Crucible". Arthur Miller, a talented American playwright, wrote "The Crucible" in 1953. The play is used as an allegory to criticize Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist investigations during the McCarthyism era. Set in Salem, Massachusetts, during the Salem witch trials of the 17th century, this play delves into many themes and characteristics, including mass hysteria, greed, and hysteria.

    Read More

  • John Proctor Is The Protagonist In The Crucible

    134 Words  | 1 Pages

    In my opinion John Proctor is the protagonist of the crucible, because there are some reasons. One reason for me is that John Proctor is starting the Salem witch trials indirectly. It is Abigail who starts the trials, but she only does it to kill John’s wife to be the only one John love and they finally can get married. Because of that the relationship between John, his wife and Abigail is in the foreground. Another reason why John is very important in the Crucible is that he has a strong voice in the community.

    Read More

  • John Proctor's Final Act In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

    400 Words  | 2 Pages

    Proctors final act was honor. Proctors actions were noble, he was a very honorable man. His actions really helped him and his family name. In the passage of the book ¨The Crucible” John Proctor says ¨i have given you my soul, let me keep my family name.¨ This statement is very noble.

    Read More

  • Analysis Of John Proctor In The Crucible

    987 Words  | 4 Pages

    When people think of the play, “The Crucible”, they usually picture the witch trials and women being hanged, but Arthur Miller depicts the witch trials in a completely new light. He shows through a story that the witch trials were much more than just people calling others witches. There was deceit, pain, greed, and more. Through the play, we follow the character, Abigail, observe her actions and their consequences. We witness the lives of people she impacts, what happens to them, and how many times she lies to get her way.

    Read More

  • Theme Of Conscience In The Crucible

    1100 Words  | 5 Pages

    A man of conscience is one who is aware of his moral and ethical beliefs and judgments and one who will prefer right over wrong. The life of such man is ruled by the desire to seek the truth and justice in all that surrounds him, including himself. These attributes are seen in both character, John Proctor from Arthur Miller’s play, “The Crucible”, set in Salem in the early seventeenth century and in Atticus Finch from Harper Lee’s novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird” set in New York in 1950. In the play “The Crucible” set in the town of Salem which is burdened by the belief of witches, we are introduced to the main character John Proctor.

    Read More

  • The Crucible Tragedy

    1029 Words  | 5 Pages

    Tragedy Mr.Miller wrote the tragedy of the crucible. The setting of the crucible is in Massachusetts bay during 1692/93. The tragedy is a dramatized and partially fictionalized play. The tragedy of the crucible begins with a rumor that started with nine girls. The play focuses on the inconsistencies of the salem witch trials and the behavior that can result from dark desires and agendas.

    Read More

More about The Crucible By John Proctor: A Tragic Hero

Open Document