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The Crucible: In Memory Of John Proctor
In Memory of John Proctor
John Proctor is not only a man to be missed, but a man to be remembered. John wasn’t only a strong, honest and hardworking Christian but a man with a big heart, who put the needs of others above him. John always thought us that: “a good Christian is not a man who only fights for the needs of God, but a man that fights for the needs of the society where he lives”. He was a good citizen of Salem, someone involved in the community, respected by everybody, and even though he didn't go to church very often last year, he fought to put up the door to the church.
When the first case of witchcraft happened John Proctor was the first citizen to help the family members of the accused, and the first to help the neighborhood to maintain the calm. As a person, John always held and fought for what he believed was the right thing, even when the truth took him to the way of death.
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He was an excellent father, and always taught his sons to respect their elders, to work and obey God’s teachings. During his life, he had the opportunity to see the births of his oldest three children Samuel (14 years) , Isaiah(10 years) and Joseph(6 years). Unfortunately, he died before he could meet his only daughter, Rachel, who is less than one year. John has always been a devoted husband, even when his wedding was passing through difficult moments. He always seen his safe harbor in his wife heart, Elizabeth Proctor, who is 36 years old, a devoted christian mother and lady of the house, and still accused as a

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