In the novel The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, a strict and disciplined puritan town is dealing with a case of witchcraft. It started when a group of girls were found dancing and participating in mysterious acts in the forest. John Proctor, a simple farmer in this rigorous and religious town, is a man of strong moral beliefs, concerned only for the safety of his family and personal welfare. He does not care for the beliefs of any of the other people in the town or for what the Reverend, a strong community figure, thinks either. After trying to avoid involvement in the witch trials he is later prosecuted for witchery and sentenced to hang. His reason for avoiding getting involved is to protect his image because he is afraid he will be committed of adultery, something he did with Abigail Williams. Abigail is one of the accused girls and also happens to be the Reverend's niece. Following these events he tries to save the lives of innocent towns people by admitting to this horrible offense of adultery, but ends up losing the trial along with his life. He did have a chance to live but instead of signing away his name to keep his life, he wanted to die honorably with his friends, rat

John Proctor is looked upon as a respectable farmer, and as an individualist. He may be but he is still respected. John does not respect the church or theocracy especially when a Reverend so corrupt is the superior. John Proctor is setup as the individual who is revolting from the restrictions of too much authority. It was believed that many men were tempted by the devil to do his bidding and they were thought of to be the "enemy". In Salem, the "enemy" is at least partially represented by Proctor, who is acting as an individual and is breaking away from the established authority. Ever since Reverend Parris took his position in the community, John became an individual by standing out in the crowd and noticing Parris's problem with money. While in the courts, he states an opinion. "I-I have no love for Mr. Parris. It is no secret. But God I surely love" (The Crucible, 90). Because his thoughts on the reverend reflect on him as being "wrong", he is entitled to his opinion. He knows he loves God and that is all that matters. But because of this strong and unfamiliar opinion, he is seen as a threat to the community, and consequently will be considered as being aligned with the devil. The one looked upon as a threat, ultimately, the central figure of drama, but still seen as a Christian. That is why he needs to show the people of Salem that he really does not have an alliance with the devil and that he will die not as the enemy but as a friend. He must show them he is and was committed to the society before it

her than live a life of guilt and carry a blackened name.

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