John Proctor's Reputation In The Crucible

There are three characters that are concerned with their reputations. John Proctor has

pride and is willing to sacrifice his life for his name. Reverend Parris is insecure about his

position because of his daughter. Parris is afraid she is bewitched which would humiliate him.

Judge Danforth knows he is hanging innocent people, but won’t postpone the trials to keep his

name respected. These characters face many complications and struggles but want to keep

their good reputation to maintain the high standards in Puritan society.

John Proctor is a tormented individual who is concerned about his reputation. He is

uncertain to tell the court about the affair he had with Abigail Williams, because it would

reveal his affair with Abigail,

It would also affect his death because if he hadn’t cared about his

reputation as much then he would of survived. Reverent Parris is concerned about his reputation as well. He doesn’t want to tarnish his

name. In The beginning of the chapter, Parris isn’t too confident about his job, as a Reverent.

He’s insecure about his position because he is afraid that his daughter would bewitch which

would humiliate him. Parris was a holy man. He knew some of the people are not guilty

during the end of the trials. He can’t confess that the accusation was false because Parris

would get in serious trouble. Parris is known for his religious belief, the people conceder him

as a good man. If Parris loses this respect, he would be destroyed and can’t do anything to

gain his trust back. This affects how Parris acts because he continued to lie instead of freeing

all the innocent people and telling the truth.

Judge Danforth he too is concerned about his reputation. He is known for his decision-

making skills. Later on Danforth realizes that he is hanging innocent people that shouldn’t be

hanged. Regrettably he sentenced too many people; once he realizes that Abigail is putting