1. Which character developed or changed the most during The Crucible? How did he/she change? What caused this change? Give specific examples from all stages of development. (beginning, turning point, end) From the start of the play john is uncertain of what he wants, since he had an affair with Abigail, his judgement was altered. In Act II, tension rise between Elizabeth and john when john is ashamed of his affair with Abigail and is hesitant to testify against her in court. After Proctor sees his wife taken away, this makes him want to do whatever it takes to get Elizabeth back. In act __, he finally knows who he wants and confesses to having the affair with Abigail. This shows that he would gave up himself by admitting to adultery to save Elizabeth, this internal conflict has been hard …show more content…
Is john proctor a tragic Hero? Give examples that support your decion.
Do you agree with Hale’s belief that no principle justifies the taking of life? What principle, id any, may be worth dying for?
At the end of the play when john decides to.
In the last act when john says, “you have made your magic now, for now I do think I see a shred of goodness in john proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs.” He is saying that now he sees the goodness in himself, confident in his decision he rips up his confession slip to save his good name. This was not a selfish act because he was just saying his name for himself, he was saving his name for his family. As much as Elizabeth wanted to convince him to not go along with his decision, “” God forbid she take it away from him”. John Proctor is seen as a Tragic hero because unlike all the others who lied to live, his stuck true to himself and even though he died, he
What do you think really caused the Salem Witch Trials? Why? Could an event of persecution like this happen again? Why or why not? Give support/ examples. What current event could qualify as a contemporary Salem?