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How Does John Proctor Mature In The Crucible

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In a book full of greedy and prideful characters, is there a chance for one to grow as a person? Characters like Abigail Williams, Reverend Parris, and Judge Danforth are examples of why, at first glance, one might think that there is no point of redemption in a book full of accusations and liars. However, there is one character that has such an intense character arc that even without the author making it known, we immediately believe he is the main protagonist. This character is John Proctor. Throughout the play, we see Proctor, from a quiet uninvolved man to someone who is enraged and is actively trying to stop the witch hunt. John Proctor is the character that has the best development throughout the play because he goes from avoiding Abigail …show more content…

I know you must see it now.” He risks his own life to not only save Elizabeth but to reveal Abigail as a manipulator. John Proctor has the best development because he goes from avoiding Abigail and being a bystander to confronting her and her actions. The spousal tenseness that is displayed between Elizabeth and John at the beginning of Act Two gives the audience an insight into the strenuous relationship they now have in the aftermath of John’s affair. Elizabeth is blaming herself for being a “cold” wife and causing him to lust after another, while also being rightfully angry at John for betraying her. John is angry that Elizabeth still holds mistrust. In Act Two, Elizabeth says, “John, if it were not Abigail that you must go to hurt, would you falter now? I think not.I see what I see, John.” Once Elizabeth is arrested after being accused of witchcraft by Abigail, John spends the rest of the play trying to get her free and disprove Abigail. Their love still prevails even though their relationship is under tremendous strain and they try to save one another. The contrast between the dynamic of their relationship in Act Two and Act Four is changed because of the growth, John

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Whether it’s guilt, anger, love, loss or betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on and we fight to let go. So does John Proctor the guy who changes somewhat, Abigail Williams who changes the people that surround her, and John hale who changes very dramatically throughout the book. John Proctor is the very first person that changed in the play.

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