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

injustice. However, how can she extricate herself from Abigail and her

have his goodness now. God forbid I take it away"(145).

nailed to the church the very day they hang for silence!" (143).

witchcraft or tell the truth and die for it. She tells John that the decision

do the devils work. I come to counsel Christians they should belie

spirit twists around the single error of my life, and I will never tear it

rather for the sake of the others. As John dies Liz weeps saying " He

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Approximate Word count = 4496
Approximate Pages = 18 (250 words per page double spaced)