John Procter’s Struggles in The Crucible The witch trial in Salem was caused by twelve girls claiming that witches were doing witchcraft on them. John Procter, the main character believes they’re lying, and tries to prove them wrong. Although, while doing so, his house maid betrays him and asserts everyone that he was the which. The court gives him a chance to live in return of confessing, to which he disagrees. Why didn’t John Procter confess and save his own life? I believe he acted way because his name and family, was the biggest factor that he cared, and he was overwhelmed by guilt.
If he chose to confess, he could live and be free but with all his trust and respect lost. As he said “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another