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The Role Of Confession In The Crucible

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American children’s author, Obert Skye once stated, “Desperate times call for desperate measures.” During times of distress and hardship, especially in life-or-death scenarios, people are willing to sacrifice anything in order to save themselves. In 19th century Massachusetts, during the gruesome Salem Witch Trials, those convicted were given an ultimatum. The act of confession, even if untruthful, would result in living; on the other hand, not pleading guilty would result in the death penalty, even if innocent. John Proctor, the protagonist of The Crucible, shows dissimilarity to most, making him not only the most dynamic character of the play, but also a hero. Although always a decent man, after having an affair with a younger woman, John
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