John Proctor is unquestionably a dynamic character. However, his personality change is gradual over the entirety of the play. In the beginning of the play, Proctor has a strong-willed personality that exudes leadership and authority. This can be seen in the first scene as not only his words but physical stature shows his confidence. Proctor’s words play an important role in showing the reader his strong personality as he passionately expresses his thoughts to his fellow Puritans. He does not immediately look to witchcraft to explain these incidents with the children. He does not quail in fear at expressing his opinions on the events that transpire in the first scene. This is seen when he says to Putnam, “You

cannot command Mr. Parris. We vote by name in this society, not by acreage.”(pg 1249) This shows that Proctor is not afraid to speak his thoughts even before a wealthier or more influential man. This shows Proctor’s mental strength of will to speak against a person, many others, including Reverend Parris, would not openly question. Proctor’s strength is also shown in the first act when he talks to Parris about what he is preaching. While others are close-mouthed and will not protest Parris’ actions because of his position, Proctor expresses his misgivings with Parris’ sermons. This shows Proctor’s boldness and strong will. These traits are seen not only in Proctor’s words and actions but also in the words of others describing Proctor. An example is when Abigail calls Proctor a “strong man.”(pg 1246) With these clues it is evident that at the beginning, John Proctor has a strong-willed personality.

Through The Crucible, John Proctor undergoes several character changes. These changes separate him from the other characters and make him a dynamic character. Through these personality changes, he becomes a better man, maybe even a hero, and the most interesting character in the play. Though sometimes slow and arduous, Proctor’s journey through his personal changes eventually lead to his sense of goodness in himself.

Act IV opens in the jail before the execution of the convicted witches. At this point, John Proctor has also been convicted of witchcraft and is set to hang with the rest of the lot. His air of conviction is evident to all around him as the other characters indicate. Such as when Herrick says, “He sits [in the jail] like some great bird; you’d not know he lived except he will take food from time to time.”(pg 1324) This quote shows his acceptance of his fate. However, there is one more great change Pro

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