In The Crucible‚ John Proctor‚ the protagonist of the play‚ is known as a tragic hero. He is a hero because in the end he stays true to his beliefs and his philosophies‚ knowing that by doing so he will be condemned to hang. Some may consider him as a tragic hero and some may consider him as only a pride filled coward for not telling the truth earlier. John Proctor can be viewed as selfish because many others including Rebecca Nurse and Sarah Good were hanged before John confessed to having an
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ohn Proctor was born in England.[5][6] When he was just three years old‚ his parents brought their family to America. They sailed from London‚ England‚ on 12 April 1635[7] on a ship called the “Susan and Ellen”.[8] Upon arrival‚ they settled in the Chebacco area of Ipswich‚ Massachusetts.[9][10][11] Proctor’s father owned many properties and was considered to be one of the wealthiest residents in Ipswich and had two shares in Plum Island in 1664.[12] He also held many offices within the colony.[13]
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In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ John Proctor is seen as a tragic hero because he is able to overcome his tragic flaw of hubris‚ but still the circumstances led to his death. A tragic hero is a person who has sacrificed their lives for a principle. It is shown in the play that ordinary people can be tragic heroes. They believed so passionately in an idea that they were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice‚ their lives‚ for it. There are four main aspects that represent a tragic hero
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deserved is the main trait of an Aristotelian Tragic Hero. John Proctor- the main protagonist in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible - is the quintessential Tragic Hero. His error of judgment‚ his pride gets in the way of good choices‚ his weaknesses only serve to engender empathy to the audience‚ his spirituality gets wounded by his experience‚ and he‚ in the end‚ make a decision‚ usually involving life or death. Although a good‚ Christian man‚ Proctor is tempted and gives into that temptation when Abigail
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Brendan Murch 11/5/10 English II John Proctor Tragic Hero Essay In The Crucible‚ by Arthur Miller‚ John Proctor is a tragic hero. A tragic hero is defined as a person who is good and decent‚ yet he has a tragic flaw which leads to his downfall. In The Crucible‚ John Proctor is a highly respected farmer whose tragic flaw is pride. John Proctor plays a crucial role in Salem when the townspeople were being falsely accused and hanged as witches by a group of teenage girls. One of these girls
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who took the time to come by and say goodbye to my husband. I remember the first time I met John‚ we were young kids. He always looked after me because I was too weak and clumsy to take care of myself. We were best friends and I fell in love with him. He was hardworking‚ and never told I lie. That is what I liked most about him. After a few years I married him‚ and I was overjoyed‚ for I truly loved John and still do. He was a good Christian of Salem‚ he took part in the church and hung the door
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John Proctors Journal Period 3 First Entry I honestly do not quite comprehend all the fuss. The girls were found “dancing” in the forest. And quite honestly I do not want to have another confrontation with Abigail ever again and would be best if I would never have to encounter her again. I am ashamed in myself that I decided to have relations with Abigail however; I cannot risk the well being
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I find myself wanting to go to Salem almost everyday‚ the longing for Abigail is so strong‚ so hard to fight. I know I have to be strong against the urge. I am wanting so badly to be open with Elizabeth. But I a m not. I often find myself remembering the night with Abigail behind my house. My wife had gone into town‚ I was chopping wood‚ she had come out for company‚ for she was done with the work she was given. I had been watching her for a while. I could tell she had been as well‚ for the subtle
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11 F December 7th‚ 2010 Character analysis: John Proctor John Proctor John Proctor is the leading role‚ also known as the protagonist‚ in The crucible by Arthur Miller. John Proctor is the play’s tragic hero; a good man with one fatal flaw that eventually leads to his fall. John Proctor is honest‚ resolute‚ & upright. He is a man with pride. At the opening of the play‚ the narrator portrays the real direct characterization of John‚ "The steady manner he displays does not come from
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cannot break charity with your minister. You are another kind‚ John. Clasp his hand‚ make your peace.” (Act 1) 1. Speaker: Rebecca Nurse 2. To whom the speaker is talking to: John Proctor 3. Content: Rebecca Nurse interrupted Proctor when Proctor said to Parris in front of the people at church that he would join the faction which against authority and Parris himself when Parris tried to assert his religious authority over Proctor. 4. Thematic importance: This quotation illuminates the Puritan
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