... the righteousness of a women, none can be exempt from the accusations. Rebecca Nurse, a figure of respectability and good sense, has a very big influence on John Proctor, the protagonist of the play. It is due to her that he is able to become such a hero of Salem, sacrificing his public reputation for his ... of what he must do. This shows Miller's representation of Rebecca as signifying truth, morality and logic. Her 'great charities' have all been 'heard ofin Beverly', as mentioned by Hale, and her gentle, just nature creates a sense of sympathy for the audience to feel. Inter...

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