If someone were to give you negative feedback and positive feedback on something you've done, which one would you care about more? According to “Praise is fleeting ,but it brickbats we recall from New York times; “our brains are more prone to remember the negative associations more than the positive ones,’’ This is the theme of The Crucible. The characters, John Proctor and Abigail Williams make decisions that ruin their reputations. John proctor who is a husband to Elizabeth and a father to 3 children; was once know as a hardworking, goodman, caring, and a responsible individual to many. But one secret he had changed it all. He had a secret affair with Abigail that was later on revealed to Elizabeth. John was so ashamed and knew it was