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How Did John Proctor Believe In The Crucible

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Layer upon layer of nacreous nurturing, naturally formed pearls are among the most exquisite and luxurious gems. Not only are they precious, but also significantly rare. It takes a large duration of time and proper care from the Nacre, formerly known as the mother of the pearl, to form such beautiful shaped gem stones. To imagine a grain of sand, capable to change into such an iridescent gem; something so worthless shape shifting into something so valuable almost seems preposterous. Beyond the expense of the pearl lays its truest meaning of wisdom. More specifically, wisdom acquired through experience. This symbolism is supported by several historical figures, but of them all, only one man best fits the true meaning of wisdom; John Proctor, the tragic hero of the 1692 Salem witch trials. …show more content…

Between 1692 and 1693, more than 200 people became imprisoned due to the false accusations led by Abigail Williams and her assembly of several other Salem girls. Together these girls accused innocent people for involvement in the devil’s work- known as witchcraft-overall about 20 people were trialed and found guilty (The man who made a difference). Even though they were truly innocent, the punishment involved execution by hanging on the scaffold in front of the entire village. Among the twenty people executed remained John Proctor; one of the Salem witch trials most infamous and prideful figures. “John Proctor was the first man to be accused of witchcraft” (1). Although he argued and testified his innocence, John Proctor along with 19 other individuals still suffered public execution on the scaffold. Throughout the Salem witch trials era, severe chaos and confusion rested upon the townspeople. Tension increased as more and more names piled up in the

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