When the play opens, a test has already occurred. Early in the drama, the reader learns that John Proctor has previously damaged his integrity by committing lechery with the young Abigail Williams. When his morals were tested by temptation, he failed and committed adultery. Miller indicates that Proctor felt guilt when he described John as a “[sinner] against his own vision of decent conduct.” By this, it is evident that John Proctor holds himself to high standards. He not only disappointed his wife, but also himself. Elizabeth says to him in Act two, scene one, “The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you.” This specifies the internal test that John Proctor will try

The Crucible contains a chain of tests that question John Proctor’s integrity. Miller shows three occurrences that tried Proctor’s moral honesty. Previous to the start of the drama, Proctor gives in to temptation by Abigail Williams and commits lechery against his wife, Elizabeth. He attempts to earn his wife’s trust (and freedom) and his own honor by telling the court of his affair with Abby. This only backfires and imprisons him. Finally, Proctor decides to deny accusations of witchcraft and die an honorable death. Arthur Miller’s idea of the importance of integrity is universally known in all aspects. Not only was honor important in 17th century Salem, but also in the modern world. For example, integrity is questioned a great deal in politics. What would you do or say to become President of the United States? Also an example is the everyday life of a teenager. What would you do or say for a good grade? The tests, or crucibles, of integrity were as important in Salem as they are today. Arthur Miller’s drama, The Crucible, properly portrays the tests one must go to gain or keep their integrity.

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