Also, the wife of John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor also shows signs of a tragic hero. Elizabeth stands up for the truth to remain innocent. Elizabeth lies to the court by arguing “[she] came to think [John] fancied [Abigail].And so one night [she] lost [her] wits, [she] thought, and [Elizabeth] put [Abigail] out on the high road” (Miller 113). By lying about Johns affair caused her not to be let out of jail and John getting accused by Mary Waren as a scapegoat. When she was allowed to see John she said “I have sins of my own to count. It needs a cold life to prompt lechery… suspicion kissed you when I did; I never knew how to say my love. It were a cold house i kept.” (Miller 137). By discussing this matter with John she then realized shortly after that instead of judging John she should have loved him more. Elizabeth had her silver lining by seeing everything in front of her. All of her confidence and judgment pleaded when John was ment to hang the next day. …show more content…
Hale “[has signed] seventy-two death warrants” end is not afraid to confess his floundering on his part (Miller 99). he would rather people live than die for such a lie. after the court says nothing to this end stops nothing he decides it's better to quit the court with no regrets. he then comes back to save all of those accused by telling them to lie because “ God damns a liar less than he that throws his life away for pride” (Miller 132). She would rather have everyone live than to give away their life for their pride, and also says that giving your life away for a tiny matter is worse than lying. Reverend Hale chooses to ruin his reputation as a minister and help those in