A man who cared what people in his town thought of him turned into a man who cares about his family and ideals. John Proctor is a respected man but has a secret that, if released, would damage his reputation. The secret of his affair with Abigail Williams led to her destructive jealousy for Proctors wife, Elizabeth. This initial feeling sets the entire frenzy in action. When the witch trails began Proctor realized that he can put an end to t

his arrest and conviction as a witch. At this time Proctors character takes a large turn for the good by redeeming himself. He is offered the opportunity to make a public confession, at the beginning he is hesitant but by the end of the play he is more concerned with his personal morals than his public reputation. Proctor becomes a humble man, in ACT IV his wife says "he have his goodness now..." (240). Thought it was to late others were beginning to see his change. John Proctor dies in the end of the play but he dies telling the truth and standing up for what be believes is right.

An intellectual man known for his specialty in witch-hunting enters the play in ACT 1. Showing his great knowledge, he rushes into the play with large books in his hands. Reverend Hale is the man who is called to help the town with its problems but by the end only forces them to proceed. Hale's task in the story is to ascertain if witchcraft is the reasoning for Betty's illness and the other odd activities that were happening in Salem.

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