John Proctor of The Crucible
A character is an elaborate blend of emotions and characteristics.
Even though the character's emotions are significant because they make an
individual feel for the character may it be sympathy or anger. The
characteristics are very also important because they make the character.
They describe the character's nature even if they are good hearted or if
they are evil incarnate. Many times there is one word that can single-
handedly describe the character's reaction or behavior toward some other
anomaly. In John Proctor's case the word that illustrates him in entirety
is ethical.
Bravery is a trait that suits John Proctor well. When Proctor tried
to convince everyone that the girls were lying, was an instance of bravery
because children were thought of as the vice of god and they were pure of
blemishes. Proctor also fought the court trying to keep them from
convicting his spouse even though nobody else would dare to do. Another
quality that made him brave was when he confessed to the court that he had
an affair with Abigail just to save his life.
That John Proctor is brave, is obvious but ha can also be very
extreme at some times. An instance of Proctor's extremity was when he
shouted, "I say - I say - God is dead!"(Pg. 119), and that he will see all
of them burn in hell. That statement implied to the court that Proctor
worshipped the Devil and committed perjury. When Proctor tore the warrant
issued for the arrest of Elizabeth showed his ability to defy the court and
in a way his religion because the court was controlled by religion. Keeping
Mary Warren from court was extreme because he was keeping her from doing
her duty and from feeling important for the first time.
Even if one is brave or extreme, doesn't mean that they cannot be
dignified too. Proctor acted dignified when he tries to please his wife in
every way after he admitted to having an affair with Abigail. He did this
by doing what she said and not complaining and acting nice and calm. He
also exhibits dignity when he signs the confession and then later tears it
up. This showed that he cared more about his belief than he did about his
life. By not buckling under pressure, Proctor was able to refuse to give
into Danforth's and Abigail's power of persuasion, which showed a great
deal of dignity.
It is certain then that Proctor is an individual of many
characteristics but only one stands out, that is that he is ethical. Due to
being ethical he is also brave, extreme, and dignified. These
characteristics tend to make a good character.
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