The characters in the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, have a lot of pride. Before the witch trials really began, they were all good citizens. Everyone in the village liked each other and got along. No one did anything to mess with their good name. Judge Danforth wants to be known as a loyal and good judge, who makes the right decisions. John Proctor sticks up for each and every person and always does the right thing. Reverend Parris is known for being truthful and open about the bible, but also a trusting figure. At least once in the play all of these characters are put into a tough situation that involves life or death. All theses character choose to keep their reputation rather than doing the right thing and saving lives. Judge Danforth is known as a dependable judge who makes all of the right decisions. He is very sturn all throughout the whole play. He gets his point across that he will do whatever it takes to end the witches that lurk throughout their town. Eventually he realizes that he is hanging people that haven’t committed any of the crimes. He also finds out that Abigail is just putting on a show so more people will die. Regrettably, he has sentenced to many people to hang before he realizes he has made a mistake. Instead of trying to …show more content…
He was known throughout the town as a churchly figure. His beliefs are powerful and touch people, but when it comes to his personality, people turn away. The trials could really fool anyone, but Parris knew that some of the people were guilty. Judge Procter was an excellent judge and if Parris would’ve stood up and said something, he would have been going against the bible and Proctor. Being religious is really the only thing that the reverend has going for him. If he were to lose that respect then he surely would become a nobody. Therefore, he can not stand up against the council and go against them, for his name will be on the