In The Crucible, John Proctor is an extremely important character in the play. The significance of having John Proctor in the play shows the importance of staying true to one's morals. In the play, John Proctor was accused of witchcraft, which is not true. The only problem was that at the time in Salem, if someone were to plead guilty, they would be sent to jail, but if they plead innocently, they were executed. In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth says, "I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime." In the end, John Proctor stays true to his morals, even if it means his life. This characterization of John Proctor doing what he knows is right brings a huge significance to the play. Another important characterization