Sometimes people must risk their reputation to do what is right. This is what made John Proctor a hero, despite the flaws he had. The Crucible by Andrew Miller is a play about the Salem witch trials during the Puritans era. John Proctor is a hero in The Crucible because he believes in justice, values his reputation, and is fallible. John Proctor believes in justice for the people accused of witchcraft. He is willing to put himself on the line so others can be free. When John was at the courthouse, in front of all the judges—trying to save his wife’s life, he admits to his affair with Abigail. It does this so he can end the wrath of Abigail. John said—admitting to his faults “I have known her, sir; I have known her,” (Miller 1309). Another example would be when he is not willing to give the names of others away, because he wants to be the good person that he was always inside. He says when the towns’ men are questioning him for other “witches”. Danforth asks him if there was …show more content…
When Proctor was confessing to his lechery at the court, his main goal to save his innocent wife’s life. She was framed for witchcraft, because Mary Warren forgot to withdraw the pin from the doll; unfortunately, Abigail saw this and used it as another opportunity to get with John once again. John had said, ”I have run doom of my good name—you will believe me, Mr. Danforth! My wife is innocent, except she knew a wh*re when she saw one,” (Miller 1309). John Proctor knew his wife as a honest good woman. Unfortunately in the one case where they both were trying to save each other’s names, the consequence was not beneficial. Elizabeth had denied the claims of Proctor’s lechery, which ultimately lead to his sentencing. John Proctor told the judge’s,” She only thought to save my name,” (Miller 1311). Someone’s reputation is not perfect, because people are just simply