John Proctor, although an adulterer and sinner like us all, serves as a martyr. After falsely admitting that he had compacted with Satan, by refusing to sign a confession or accuse anyone else of being with Satan. His refusal to lie any longer results in his hanging. Honesty is a theme brought about by very few in the play. However, Rebecca Nurse is an outstanding example of honesty and virtue. A well-respected member of the community and the church, Rebecca, is accused of being a witch. Rather than save herself and give in to the foolery of the girls and community, she remains truthful and with faith until her death. One true, withstanding good in the play is God, who is without doubt present in the play. Though not seen, his spirit in those of Salem who remain true and do not give in to the lies and manipulation of the girls is, without uncertainty, the purest of all the
John Proctor, although an adulterer and sinner like us all, serves as a martyr. After falsely admitting that he had compacted with Satan, by refusing to sign a confession or accuse anyone else of being with Satan. His refusal to lie any longer results in his hanging. Honesty is a theme brought about by very few in the play. However, Rebecca Nurse is an outstanding example of honesty and virtue. A well-respected member of the community and the church, Rebecca, is accused of being a witch. Rather than save herself and give in to the foolery of the girls and community, she remains truthful and with faith until her death. One true, withstanding good in the play is God, who is without doubt present in the play. Though not seen, his spirit in those of Salem who remain true and do not give in to the lies and manipulation of the girls is, without uncertainty, the purest of all the