John Proctor Research Paper

The Tragedy Of John Proctor The definition of a tragic hero from Oxford Languages is the central character of a play, film, etc., depicted as a noble figure who experiences a tragic downfall. In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, tells a story about the Salem Witch Trail and how it played out. In the Crucible, John Proctor fits this definition of a Tragic Hero. John Proctor is a man in his 30’s, John is married to his wife Elizabeth Proctor and has a couple of kids with her. John Proctor has a secret, though he had an affair with Abigail Williams. But despite that, he is still very much a Tragic Hero. One of the characteristics of a tragic hero is a common man/ woman that has been wounded in some way. I feel John Proctor demonstrates this trait when Abigail

Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of those that hang! How can I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” (Miller 886). He wanted this life but he knew that if he signed this paper it would ruin his name more in the village and how was he supposed to show his sons what a true man is if he confessed to this lie? In the end, I think he had that moment that he knew that he would have his goodness now if he didn’t sign his name on those papers, confessing that he did work with the devil because Elizabeth has forgiven him for what he has done and he has finally forgiven himself. So in conclusion, do I believe John Proctor was a tragic hero or not? Yes, I do believe he was a tragic hero because he very much proved himself to be a tragic hero. Despite him having an affair with Abigail Williams and refusing to continue the affair, causing the start of the Salem Witch Trails. He still tried to make it right in the end and realized what he did and how it was his fault but still tried to save his friends and himself from being killed but ended up going down (dying) like the tragic hero he proved himself to be. Works Cited: Miller, Arthur. The