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John Procter's Definitions In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

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The “crucible” by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary has three definitions, but only two out of the three pertain to the play; the first being “a difficult test or challenge” (Merriam- Webster Dictionary) and the second being “a place or situation that forces people to change or make difficult decisions” (Merriam- Webster Dictionary). The first character that the crucible’s definitions apply to is John Procter. John Procter is a much respected man in his village; however he has a secret that would ruin him. He had an affair with his old house maid Abigail Williams who is still in love with him. Abigail attempts to break Procter and his wife up by accusing his wife that she has an affiliation with witchcraft, he tells everyone about his affair to
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