Forgiveness In The Crucible

“I see now your spirit twists around the single error of my life, and I will never tear it free.” John Proctor committed adultery and Elizabeth, his wife, hasn’t forgiven him. The couple are just two of the characters who show why forgiveness is important in “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Forgiveness is an important aspect in daily life, but many don’t notice why. In “The Crucible” the importance of forgiveness is portrayed by the Proctors, and Reverend John Hale. John and Elizabeth lacked forgiveness in their relationship, until their lives were on the line. First, Goody Proctor did not forgive John until he was accused of witchcraft. At this point, she forgives him and asks him to forgive her for keeping a “cold house”. “Forgive
First, he forgives everyone who confesses. “You have confessed yourself to witch-craft…and we will bless you.” This quote, stated by Reverend Hale was said after Tituba, a slave from Barbados, confessed it shows that he forgave her for confessing, even though at that point he believed it to be true. Again he shows forgiveness by telling John Proctor that if he would confess to witch-craft he would be forgiven. He knew that this was a lie, and lying is a sin, but acknowledged that it was someone’s life on the line. When John confessed, Hale knew it was a lie, and automatically forgave him. Reverend Hale showed forgiveness by forgiving those who confessed. In the final analysis, the Proctors and Reverend Hale are excellent examples on why forgiving others is well needed in society. Society today struggles with forgiving others. My experience with forgiveness is that without it, no one could survive. My family and friends have forgiven me multiple times, for my many mistakes I have made. The guilt, the pain, the grudges, would tear apart every living mind. Forgiveness is substantial in relationships and without it the world as we know it wouldn’t exist. Forgiving others is the ultimate essential branch of all