The Crucible
At the beginning of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor, one of the main characters, is perceived by the reader to be a man of little integrity or conviction. Ironically, the play ends with this man being taken away to be hung because he refuses to lie in order to save his life. Proctor, accused of consorting with the Devil, is given the chance to confess that he has been participating in witchcraft, but refuses because he is innocent. In The Crucible, Proctor changes from a timid character held in bondage by his sin to a strong, righteous man who will die for the truth. This drastic change in his character is the basis of his significance to the outcome of the play. The unyeilding faith of Proctor’s wife, the influence of the people who share his beliefs and his triumph over an inner struggle help him make a decision that he believes will finally set him free When John’s wife, Elizabeth, discovers that he has been having an affair with their servant, Abigail Williams, she dismisses Abigail from her duties. Elizabeth feels betrayed and is resentful, but she cont
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Approximate Word count = 4496
Approximate Pages = 18 (250 words per page double spaced)
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