The Accounts of John Proctor How much would you be willing to admit of one of your most remorseful secrets to save another’s life? Confessing to could help save the life of a loved one, as this is shown in the play known as The Crucible. As the plot of this tale unravels, it is revealed that John Proctor changes drastically and displays several strengths and weaknesses. As the play develops and John Proctor is familiarized, it is displayed that John is just a person. In saying so, John has his weaknesses just like everyone else. Although John may have been introduced as a man who had recently had an affair with Abigail Williams, we see that his strengths still outweigh his weaknesses in most cases. Even though he did ask his wife for forgiveness