Dilemma of John Proctor Life or death? A simple question that most people would instantly know the answer to‚ and for most that answer would be life. However‚ what if the choice of life came with consequences. What if saving your life meant ruining your reputation‚ harming your friends and your family‚ and cause you to be a sinner. Now‚ with consequences involved for you and those you love would your answer change? What would you do? In the Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ John Proctor faces a
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of Salem‚ Massachusetts in the 1600s‚ follows the lives of multiple Salem residents and shows how the Salem Witch Trials affected their lives. One character in particular‚ John Proctor‚ is largely affected when the young girl he’d had an affair with starts the accusations against people in Salem for practicing witchcraft. John Proctor’s character is the epitome of human nature; his sins‚ guilt‚ loyalty‚ redemption‚ and his realization that he is in fact a good man make him an entirely human character
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John Law and Ben Bernanke Throughout history‚ economies have been periodically subject to asset price bubbles. These bubbles can be defined as‚ “pronounced increases in asset prices that depart from fundamental values and eventually crash resoundingly” (Mishkin). One of the most prominent examples of such bubble is John Law’s Mississippi Company in 1715. Essentially this was an experiment in fiat money done by John Law on behalf of the Regent of France. The parallels between the recent financial
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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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Dear‚ Journal I can’t believe that awful‚ no good man‚ John Proctor. He had the nerve to pick that whining wife over me. I am far better than that low life Goody Proctor. We have vastly different traits; we are like day night. She is a naive‚ simple woman. I on the other hand‚ am an adventurer. I am smart‚ healthy‚ and certainly far from simple. Why‚ any man would be lucky to have me as their wife. Elizabeth is a old hag who should just disappear off our land. I am a beautiful‚ young‚ healthy woman
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In the novel‚ The Crucible‚ John Proctor can be considered the tragic hero. He had all the components of a tragic hero‚ he had a tragic flaw which led to his tragic end. A tragic hero’s downfall is usually brought upon by his or herself by an error in judgment or a tragic flaw. A tragic hero is usually overcome by evil‚ but in the course of the struggle‚ the hero gains self-knowledge and wisdom. John Proctor is the perfect tragic hero because of his error in judgment‚ the fact that he is overcome
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John Proctor. Honest‚ upright‚ and blunt-spoken‚ Proctor is a good man‚ but has a secret‚ fatal flaw. His lust for Abigail led to their affair‚ and created Abigail’s jealousy of his wife‚ Elizabeth‚ which sets the entire witch mess in motion. Once the trials begin‚ Proctor realizes that he can stop Abigail’s rampage through Salem but only if he confesses to his adultery. Such an admission would ruin his good name‚ and Proctor is a proud man who places great emphasis on his reputation. He eventually
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Character Analysis Act 1- John Proctor How believable does he come across? John Proctor is probably the main character of this play. He enters shortly after Mary‚ Abigail and Mercy discuss the happenings of the night before. He is a very upright character‚ although has committed an awful sin despite this. He had an affair with Abigail Williams‚ who is only 17. He is ashamed of this‚ and clearly shows that he does not want to repeat such an incident in the future. “Put it out of mind‚ Abby” (page
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American Literature R October 29th‚ 2014 John Proctor‚ A Prideful Man In The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ one of the main characters is John Proctor. He is an outspoken and successful farmer in the village. Religious at heart‚ he committed a horrible sin of adultery. John is consumed by guilt; trying to decide if he should tell the truth about his affair with Abigail Williams or keep his good name in the village. John Proctor’s internal conflict
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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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