The Crucible John Proctor Character Analysis
How can a man have an affair and still be considered honorable? In Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible,” John Proctor is one of the main characters. Proctor is a very respected person in the Salem village, but when the witch trials occur some people would think otherwise. Proctor is an honorable character because he admits to having an affair with Abigail and because he tears up his confession letter, but others would disagree that he is honorable because he did not turn in his confession letter. The first reason John Proctor is an honorable character is because he admits to having an affair with Abigail Williams. Proctor says, “On the last night of my joy, some eight months past. She used to serve me in my house, sir” (Miller 193). If proctor
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Since Proctor lied about practicing witchcraft he had the option to confess to avoid his own death. After signing the confession he grabbed the note and tore it because it would not be honorable to his name. Proctor says, “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies!” (Miller 211). He took so much honor in his name that he would rather have died than lie on his name. There are still many people that believe he was not honorable. Many would argue that John Proctor is not an honorable character because he tore his confession into pieces opposed to giving it to the judges. As judge Danforth says, “If you please, sir” (Miller 211). Proctor did not give away his confession. People would argue it was not honorable because he should have confessed so he could stay with his wife Elizabeth. Proctor is considered an honorable character because he admitted to his affair and because he tore up his confession, but others would disagree that he is an honorable person because he did not confess to witchcraft. Because of the reasons stated, Proctor should be remembered as an honorable character. He took so much honor in his name, he would have rather have been hanged instead of having a lie on his
Since Proctor lied about practicing witchcraft he had the option to confess to avoid his own death. After signing the confession he grabbed the note and tore it because it would not be honorable to his name. Proctor says, “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies!” (Miller 211). He took so much honor in his name that he would rather have died than lie on his name. There are still many people that believe he was not honorable. Many would argue that John Proctor is not an honorable character because he tore his confession into pieces opposed to giving it to the judges. As judge Danforth says, “If you please, sir” (Miller 211). Proctor did not give away his confession. People would argue it was not honorable because he should have confessed so he could stay with his wife Elizabeth. Proctor is considered an honorable character because he admitted to his affair and because he tore up his confession, but others would disagree that he is an honorable person because he did not confess to witchcraft. Because of the reasons stated, Proctor should be remembered as an honorable character. He took so much honor in his name, he would have rather have been hanged instead of having a lie on his