... the court and town think Abigail is a credible person. They believe every charge she speaks of and throw those she accuses, including Elizabeth Proctor, into jail. John is troubled by this as he knows the type of person Abigail is by the sin they committed together. In order to allow the court to see Abigail for ... The court pressures him to confirm others who have the Devil in their life and John refuses. It is at this point that John says, "I speak my own sins; I cannot judge another. I have no tongue for it." We see John take responsibility for his sins and as someone who will not s...

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... All his problems started out when they hired this young lady to do there cleaning around the house. Her name is Abigail Williams some call her Abby and John ends up having an affair with her and then tells his wife about it and she fires her. This is the start of all his troubles cause then Abby ... She was an orphan and has an endless capacity for dissembling. Rev. Samuel Parris took her out of orphanage and she lives with him. One day Abigail and John Procter had an affair, something that he will be regretting until he dies that never goes away. He ends up deciding to tell his wife abo...

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... essential qualities that a tragic hero should possess, which are goodness, appropriateness, lifelike, and consistency. All of these qualities apply to the character of John Proctor in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Not only does he unfortunately fall to misery, he also captures the sympathy and pity from the audience or ... great extent qualifies him to be the tragic hero. Although Aristotle's tragic hero would be a character in a high social or political standing, Arthur Miller portrays John Proctor as a common farmer with a wife and three children who is honest and living a respectable l...

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... hero is a good person overall who has a tragic flaw that causes him to fall, but after which he gains redemption and turns out a better man. John Proctor is an astounding citizen of Salem, but he has a secret and tragic flaw of lust for Abigail Williams, which he regrets and tries to repent for ... stop the foolish hysteria, even as far as to reveal himself as a sinner and blacken his name and in doing so, harming his little-left pride. John Proctor regrets ever having the affair with Abigail, saying: "Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my ... admissi...

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... by Arthur Miller, the people of Salem were cowards, nobody stood up against the system to save their name, for fear of accusation. The character John Proctor portrays a middle-aged farmer of the Salem village, who dies to save his name. His actions in an adulterous situation led to his heroic ... you clutched my back behind your house and sweated like a stallion whenever I come near? (Act I. 21). ?We never touched Abby??(Act I. 21). Although John, at this point, continues to harbor soft feelings for Abigail, he recognizes his fault and realizes his that it is his wife's innocence that ...

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... 41 - 46) As Elizabeth greets Proctor with a question about where he has been, we know that she is suspicious of him. I would come in and look at John with a neutral smile to show she is not best pleased with him. I would then turn around and busy myself with something else such as the cooking and subtly bring ... of her own accord. I would say "Pray God. I hurt my heart to strip her, poor Rabbit", I would sit opposite John with a dazed expression looking at the rabbit and then turn to John expectantly as if to tell him to taste it. I think that by the way Elizabeth watches him taste it we...

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... when he articulate some of his true emotions and affection towards his wife, Goody Proctor at their home. These are a couple of quotes that best symbolizes John Proctor's love and overall good affections for his wife "I mean to please you Elizabeth"(Miller, page.50). After saying this Proctor afterwards goes on to ... gives to Elizabeth, it was seen as though something that did not need to be said because a spouse gives so much for their loved ones. John Proctor establishes the truth himself as a committed and loving spouse towards his wife in a great appearance, and isn't scared to show...

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... from these mistakes that makes you who you are.Whether you repeat them or mature from them is up to you, and this is why I think John Proctor seems to be an admirable man. He made a mistake but he admitted he was wrong, took responsibility for his actions, and tried his hardest ... these acts were not, inthe least bit, acceptable and this is the first step that needs to be taken so that he may not repeat it. John Proctor also took responsibility for his actions by telling Abigail that whatever was going on between them was over. Although Abigail did not do well in accepting ... this, ...

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... hearing about Rebecca's arrest Hale is outraged and defends the witch trials. Over the course of the play, Rev. Hale shows a transformation. Listening to John Proctor and Mary Warren, he becomes convinced that they not Abigail are telling the truth. In the climactic scene in the court in Act III Hale ... comes to the Proctors and asks questions about their Christian nature. Proctor feels very uneasy with this, "What's your suspicion, Mr. Hale?- (Miller 66). John Proctor also calls Hale Pontius Pilate - the Roman governor who condemned Jesus to death. In order to protect himself, Pontius P...

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... what she wants. Though Proctor may be the cause of Abigail's anger, he is not in control of her actions; thus Proctor is not responsible. John Proctor is responsible for himself and proves the responsibility for his actions by confessing to his wife, Elizabeth. His honesty wins the heart of his wife once ... makes us a good person. "It is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies!" (The Crucible) John Proctor thought to lie to save his life, but his final decision was honesty, to keep his reputation. He was sentenced guilty, according to the ...

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... realizes that honesty is more important to him. The definitive Greek tragic hero is well-born with a tragic flaw which ultimately leads to his downfall. John Proctor and William Wallace are not classic tragic heroes. Neither man was of noble birth; they were not saintly men, and both committed their share ... as the traditional Greek tragic heroes were; they were in charge of their destiny. In The Crucible, Arthur Miller shows us in the character of John Proctor that ordinary people can be tragic heroes. Proctor's "tragic flaw" is his commitment to honesty. Although he is somewhat reluct...

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... Crucible, the small town of Salem is engulfed in hysteria due to the accusations of children that many of the townspeople partook in witchcraft. Among the accused is John Proctor, a strong, steadfast farmer. John Proctor fulfils the requirements of a "tragic hero- by his actions throughout the story. His "tragic hero- status is illustrated by his efforts to save his wife from being ... must go and over throw the court, he says-... " [Proctor] wake me every night, his eyes were like coals and his fingers claw my neck and I sign, I sign -(119). Thus John Proctor fails in trying to rescue ...

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... trials. Unlike other characters, Proctor gradually changes through the course of the play. These changes can be seen in his progression through several different personality shifts. 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 ... 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. In Act II, the beginnings of change ap...

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The first definition of a crucible is a vessel in which various metals are purified of contaminants. John Proctor seems to be introduced into this rampant inferno to be tested. His outward shell of vanity is burned away leaving a man of good character. A crucible is also a time period ... the crucifixion of Christ. He died to save other. In his death He refused to confess lie to save himself. Rebecca Nurse, Giles Corey, and John Proctor all stand in the truth regardless of the ensuing consequences. John Proctor is a man who suits the formula for a tragic hero. He possesses both an honorable ...

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... in the spring of the year of 1692. During this witch hunt many people from the town of Salem were brought into the court for prosecution, including John Proctor and his wife, Elizabeth. Proctor was a man full of integrity, and it shines out through his actions throughout the story. Proctor's integrity is first ... (P 24). Proctor wants to make sure that Abigail is fully aware of the fact that he loves his Elizabeth and is now fully faithful to her. John Proctor shows integrity again after his friends, Giles Corey and Francis Nurse, come to him when their wives are arrested because they ...

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... Witch Trials, several dynamic characters become apparent. The main character and one of the most obvious dynamic characters is John Proctor. Throughout the play, John Proctor's behavior towards others in the town begins to evolve due to the outlandish accusations and hysteria that ensues. John Proctor, the hot-tempered, strong-bodied farmer, first enters Miller's play as the sinner, weakened by his past ... , he decides other wise. Proctor chooses to face his fate with honor and dignity, regaining his pride. Throughout The Crucible many trying events took place that ultimately shaped and...

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... , he is less certain. Events he helped to set in motion are now causing him anxiety. So he comes by night to question the Proctors. He is somewhat severe with John because of his poor record of church attendance, but he is impressed with his sensible manner and shaken when he accuses Abigail of fakery. He is also favorably disposed toward ... the men's petition be placed in a more acceptable legal form, and urges that Mary Warren's accusations against Abigail be very carefully weighed. When Elizabeth's reticence weakens John's case against Abigail, Hale again comes to John's defense, cla...

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... wife of peter Cloyce of Salem Village; and Elizabeth Proctor the wife of John Proctor of Salem farmes for high Suspition of Sundry acts of Witchcraft donne or Committed by them upon the bodys of Abigail Williams, and John Indian both of Mr Sam parris his family of Salem Village and mary ... Walcott daughterof the abovesaid Complainants, And Ann Putnam and Marcy Lewis of the famyly of Thomas Putnam of Salem Village whereby great hurt and dammage hath beene donne to the Bodys of s'd ... persons above named therefore Craved Justice. You are therefore in theire Majest's names hereby require...

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... named other people in Salem, some of these who they did not like. Abigail Williams had previously had an affair with John Proctor, she shouted out John Proctor's wife Elizabeth's name. By accusing Elizabeth of being a witch she would be out of the way for Abigail, because Abigail still loves ... on page 55, when Reverend Hale is visiting the Proctor's at night. Reverend Hale asks Elizabeth if she knows all of the 10 commandments. When John is asked to repeat the commandments to Reverend Hale he misses out the commandment about adultery. Elizabeth has to remind him of this commandment as h...

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... - powerful of body, even tempered, and not easily led- who cannot refuse to support to partisans without drawing their deepest resentment".(Narrator 1044) This quote explains that John is a kind man, not easily led, a strong homestead farmer, upright, blunt-spoken and powerful of body. He is a puritan, a husband, a citizen, ... and an all around valuable member of the community. He does not set out with any intention on hurting anyone. In the beginning of the play John Proctor tries to avoid involvement in the Salem witch trials. Unfortunately he committed adultery with Abigail Williams w...

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... the double-blind effect used on court reveals their innermost lies, and eventually ends up in jail that leads to the end of their lives. John undergoes a difficult situation that he has to make a choice between lying to people who he loves, or sentencing to death to maintain his ... to sign a document which could save his own life because signing it would require him to lie and he chooses death. Throughout the play, John Proctor displays some ideal attributes that are not found in the other characters. Proctor is a man of integrity because he shows honesty, he stands ... against injust...

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... . The characters of Thomas Putnam, Reverend Parris and Abigail Williams display this vindictiveness and narcissistic behavior through Putnam's land-lust, Parris' fixation with his reputation, and Abigail's obsession over John Proctor. Reverend Samuel Parris' greed and obsession with his reputation is shown when he refuses to admit that he has found witchcraft, his willingness to attempt to discredit Proctor, Giles ... "clear attack upon the court!" (91), to which Reverend Hale protests. Reverend Parris' proclivity for protecting his own interests backfires however, when he, instead of agr...

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... has towards Abigail at the beginning of the play. By the end of the play you see that he no longer cares for Abigail, but for his wife. John Procter also suffers a flaw in his self-respect. He suffers this flaw because of his sin with Abigail. He no longer thinks of himself as a perfect person ... like some of the other town's people. John's relationship with his wife, Elizabeth, is similar to his one with Abby, but it progresses in the opposite manner. At the begging of the play the relationship is not ... to lechery " it is a whore" with Abby. In turn ruining his name in an attempt t...

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... girls who were caught dancing in the forest charge several innocent people for witchery, Abigail saw it as an opening to rekindle the love between her and John Proctor by accusing his wife, Elizabeth, of witchcraft. Elizabeth is then charged for witchcraft and was put to trial. She had the choice to either confess ... her back on the other girls and confessed that what they were doing was a fraud. Mary Warren, the nanny of the Proctor's children, was convinced by John to testify in defense of Elizabeth. Since she cares for her, Mary does so and testifies in court that Abigail and the oth...

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... One such motive is the idea of revenge or retaliation. Four characters in The Crucible demonstrate this theme in its entirety. These characters are Abigail Williams, John Proctor, Anne Putnam, and Marry Warren. The best example in the novel is set forth by Abigail Williams. Abigail at first is only trying to ... turns on the person that she feels has wronged her the most, Elizabeth Proctor. Abigail has had an affair with John Proctor, Elizabeth's husband, but John breaks it off and tells Elizabeth of their goings-on. Elizabeth kicks Because Elizabeth then kicked her out of the house so t...

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