Heroism In The Crucible
Several characters show heroism in Arthur Miller’s book the crucible but the one that shows the most heroism is John Procter. He is the one that causes the witch trials to start because he was having an affair with Abigail. Abigail wants him to leave his wife for her. And when he refuses to leave his wife for Abigail. Abigail gets hurt and will do anything to be with John Procter. One of the first places where John Procter shows heroism is when he tells Abigail “Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut of my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again” (Miller 18). He’s telling Abigail that’s he is done with her and that he wants nothing to do with her anymore. John also shows heroism when he stands up to hail and the