Characteristics Of John Proctor In The Crucible

A tragic hero like John may have had a downfall due to flaws, but he is very well redeemed by his good traits. Ignorance and pride are big factors in the play that bring John's downfall. He is redeemed by his loyalty and determination even though he has a downfall. Tragic heroes like John are incredibly important in a play. With the downfall of a character like John Proctor, The Crucible grabs the attention of many readers to make it the excellent play that it

John Proctor had various strengths and weaknesses. Some of his strengths and greatest qualities were things like being a strong family man, being hardworking, he values his integrity, and he’s very pious. However, just like every person, Proctor has his flaws. One of his most notable flaws was his affair with Abagail, which is what got him into the most trouble with the Salem Witch Trials, ultimately leading him to make decisions based on guilt and shame.

Proctor portrays his honesty in many ways. First, he confesses to the court about his affair with Abigail. This shows that he is willing to admit his wrongdoings. Secondly, Proctor also denies Abigail when she comes to him again. He knows he has made a mistake in getting involved with her in the first place and does not want to make the same mistake again. John Proctor shows his honesty when he says to

In The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, despite the fact that John Proctor has various respectable assets, he is considered a tragic hero and destined to tragedy as a result of his own imperfections. The way that John puts his companions above everything else proves his noble characteristic, his aspiration to correct his previous errors, and his need of justice. However, his imperfections are his temper, him hardly ever going to church, and his affair with Abigail Williams. Although he is a virtuous man, his flaws lead to his ruin.

When Proctor confessed to adultery to the judge to save his wife showed he was very honorable. “I thought of her softly. God, help me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such sweet”(193, line 865-866)...”My wife is innocent, except she knew a whore when she saw one.”(193, line 876-877). Even though John Proctor knew adultery was a big and very bad sin he still confessed. He knew it was wrong to let Elizabeth get into trouble when she had done nothing wrong. His actions

In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor, who is a highly respected individual in Salem, consistently shows his honorable character, which proves his actions at the end of the play to be believable. Proctor is a compassionate, honest, and strong willed man, especially toward his wife and true love, Elizabeth Proctor. Not only is he great to his wife, he is an upstanding citizen and respected by most. In the end, John confirms his goodness by sticking to his beliefs and not lying to save his own life.

One way John Proctor changed throughout the play was he became closer to his wife. I say that because they talked and opened up to each other. His wife admitted that she had not been a loving wife as much as she should have been. He also admitted that he had an affair and he hadn’t been loyal either. Elizabeth stated, “I cannot judge you, John, I cannot!” (Act 4 Pg. 884). She said that because she can’t judge the choices he makes that relates to my evidence because they’re talking and she says she can’t judge him because she hasn’t been a loving wife either. John said, “I think you’re sad again. Are you?” (Act 2 Pg. 850). He said that because he’s starting to care about her more. It relates to my evidence because they are becoming closer and asking each other how

He shares a deep love with his wife and is committed to her. Even though Proctor had an affair with Abigail and denied it for the longest time he wanted to protect his wife from the truth. He truly regrets what he did and wouldn't go back to Abigail. Abigail still wanted to pursue the affair, but John Proctor told her “Abby, I never give you hope to wait for me.” (1043). Proctor still loved his wife and wanted the best for her. In the trial Elizabeth was trying to protect Proctor in the beginning. He didn't want Elizabeth to go down for his wrongs in life so he told her “Elizabeth, tell the truth!”

John is a character that over all tries to make things right in spite of his wrong doings and sacrifice. His Affair with abigail is the source for all of abigail's intentions and it haunts the Proctors throughout the entire play. Mary Warren- “ She’ll kill me (abigal) for saying’ that! Abby’ll charge lechery on you, Mr. Proctor!”(pg.85:10) when Mary informs John of this it's a Conformation of Blackmail. Abigail has Framed Elizebeth to dispose of her and take the prize. (John Proctor). John doesn't do what Abby expects however and admits to it. The only problem is that the only one to confirm of his crime of adultery is Elizabeth, trying to help “Danforth:. “ To your knowledge, has John Proctor .. committed … lechery?” Elizebeth: “No, sir.” (pg.116:6-7) Seals the deal instead and john is

John Proctor had one flaw throughout the story and that was his act of adultery he committed on Abigail. John is judged and haunted by his conscience and he finally he comes clean and frees his guilt that's trapped inside of him. While admitting to his crime he tells Judge Danforth “There is a promise in such sweat. But it is a whores vengsnce,and you must see it, i set my self entirely in your hand.

John Proctor is a unique character in that he is present in every act, and almost every scene throughout the play. This allows a reader to follow John throughout the story, seeing how he changes gradually as the story progresses. In the beginning of the story, it is not clear as to what John’s true desires are. In his initial interaction with Abigail, he seems to talk down to Abby, making it appear as if he simply was entertaining Abigail's yearning desires. This conversation also reveals that Proctor previously committed adultery with Abby, and while he now refuses her advances, he does not seem very devoted to his course of action.

When Elizabeth was framed due to the poppet that Mary gave her, Proctor knows it is someone's conspiracy but he cannot determine the who that person is behind due to the fact that he does not have any evidence that can proof his statement. While he sees his loved one, Elizabeth being taking away and he could not do anything to save her; he turned his anger towards deputy Hale and promised that he would do whatever it takes to save Elizabeth. This shows Proctor's principle of love is very noble. On the other hand, Proctor made a mistake which he thinks is the biggest stain he made in life. Even though he had an affair with Abigail, but he did not abandon Elizabeth and risked his life to save

John Proctor is concerned about his reputation in the town of him being a very manly/brave man. When Elizabeth was accused my Abigail, John stood up for her and fought to keep her, even when they took her to jail. John walked through the doors of the court trying to free her. He was very concerned about his reputation in the town, and he confessed to having an affair with Abigail Williams. He was trying to free his wife and take down the lying girls in the process. This was a very brave act, Proctor held tightly to his reputation in the town, telling that information took all of it away from him. He confessed this knowing that it would convict him, he just wanted to free his wife and shine light on the girls to the court.

The author shows the audience through indirect characterization that John does not think of himself as a good man, even though he tries hard to be a good one. Abigail charged Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, supported by the fact that Elizabeth had a poppet with a needle in her stomach, working like as voodoo doll connected to Abigail. A clerk of the court came with a warrant for her. John talks to Marry Warren after they took her to prison, saying “My wife will never die for me… but that goodness will not due for me” (Miller 1181). Proctor tries to convince Marry Warren to go to court and tell them that Abigail gave her the puppet and is a liar. John says this because he does not see himself as a good man, and for him the only good in his life is his wife, who he does not want to lose to “vengeance” (Miller 1179). He knows that if she dies, it is his fault, and he cannot live knowing that he is the reason his children have no mother. He has already sinner, and has not forgiven himself. That sin still haunts him. All that John ever wanted was to forgive himself, and to to be the good man his wife deserves. John confessed helping the devil. He refused to sign the paper so he will hang instead of just being arrested and in prison with his name hung on the church wall. “You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in

John Proctor would rather sacrifice his reputation than harming those innocent people including his wife. He makes his mind up to save Elizabeth and expose the Abigail’s true face at the same time. This reveals Proctor’s emotions toward Abigail at this time. There is not any love is remained in his heart, only anger and hatred. Abigail is a loser in love: she loses Proctor. She is too young and impulsive so that she never considers the consequences when she falls in love with