The Crucible John Proctor Character Traits
Seham Mohammed
English 11 F
December 7th, 2010
Character analysis: John Proctor
John Proctor
John Proctor is the leading role, also known as the protagonist, in The crucible by Arthur Miller. John Proctor is the play’s tragic hero; a good man with one fatal flaw that eventually leads to his fall. John Proctor is honest, resolute, & upright. He is a man with pride. At the opening of the play, the narrator portrays the real direct characterization of John, "The steady manner he displays does not come from an untroubled soul. He is a sinner not only against the moral fashions of his time, but against his own vision of decent conduct". In the play he is described as, “the kind of man-powerful of body, even-tempered, and not easily led”. …show more content…
He doesn’t, by any means, fear revealing what’s on his mind. In the beginning, John frankly tells Parris, the minister of Salem’s church, the reason behind his absence from the church; "I have trouble enough without I come five mile to hear him preach only hellfire and bloody damnation. Take it to heart, Mr. Parris. There are many others who stay away from church these days because you hardly ever mention God anymore." Once again his honesty is proved when he reveals his true feelings to Abigail when she approaches him again by saying “Abigail, you’ll put it out of mind. I’ll not be coming for you anymore”. Knowing that confessing his adultery to the court is the only way to stop the frenzy in Salem and let go of the hypocrisy, John concedes his sin right away. He even encourages his wife, Elizabeth, to do the same by saying, "Elizabeth, tell the truth! Elizabeth, I have confessed it.!" Although such a confession tarnished his name as well as his reputation, he feels contended by doing well to the community and everyone around
English 11 F
December 7th, 2010
Character analysis: John Proctor
John Proctor
John Proctor is the leading role, also known as the protagonist, in The crucible by Arthur Miller. John Proctor is the play’s tragic hero; a good man with one fatal flaw that eventually leads to his fall. John Proctor is honest, resolute, & upright. He is a man with pride. At the opening of the play, the narrator portrays the real direct characterization of John, "The steady manner he displays does not come from an untroubled soul. He is a sinner not only against the moral fashions of his time, but against his own vision of decent conduct". In the play he is described as, “the kind of man-powerful of body, even-tempered, and not easily led”. …show more content…
He doesn’t, by any means, fear revealing what’s on his mind. In the beginning, John frankly tells Parris, the minister of Salem’s church, the reason behind his absence from the church; "I have trouble enough without I come five mile to hear him preach only hellfire and bloody damnation. Take it to heart, Mr. Parris. There are many others who stay away from church these days because you hardly ever mention God anymore." Once again his honesty is proved when he reveals his true feelings to Abigail when she approaches him again by saying “Abigail, you’ll put it out of mind. I’ll not be coming for you anymore”. Knowing that confessing his adultery to the court is the only way to stop the frenzy in Salem and let go of the hypocrisy, John concedes his sin right away. He even encourages his wife, Elizabeth, to do the same by saying, "Elizabeth, tell the truth! Elizabeth, I have confessed it.!" Although such a confession tarnished his name as well as his reputation, he feels contended by doing well to the community and everyone around