A hero is someone who stands up for what they believe in and
does not let anyone define the. In Arthur Miller’s screenplay The Crucible, John Proctor is portrayed
as the plays hero. This is exemplified through such qualities shown through,
his honour and self-pride, selfless actions and his honesty. Throughout the
play Proctor is constantly illustrated as a Christian man and one who believes
in his values. He is very loyal to his faith “I take my own sins!..who will
judge me? God in heaven, what is John Proctor, what is John Proctor? I think it
is honest, I think so; I am no saint”. However his act of adultery with Abigail
brings him his ultimate demise when he refuses to bring shame on his name, this
proving he is a very proud man who places great emphasis on his reputation.
Shown through the quote, “because it is my name! Because I can not have another
in my life! Because I am not worth the dust of them that hang! How may I live
without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” Above all else, his
selfless actions towards his community, in particular Elizabeth, how he influences
her in a positive way and helps her overcome her worries “give them no tear!
Tears pleasure them! Show honour now, show a stony heart and sink them with it”.
Though in the end his pride brings him to meet his death, but John Proctor is a
hero possibly more of a tragic hero but still a hero, as he stood up for was
right and put the lives of other before his own.
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