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- His immense pride and fear of public opinion compelled him to withhold his adultery from the court, but by the end of the play he is more concerned with his personal integrity than his public reputation. He still wants to save his name, but for personal and religious, rather than public, reasons.
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Elizabeth has been accused by Abigail, but Danforth reveals that she’s told the court she is pregnant. Danforth is skeptical, but John is overjoyed, telling Danforth that she would never lie. This moment sets up the action of the rest of the scene, in which Elizabeth lies to protect John’s reputation.
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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, above all, a proud man who places great emphasis on his reputation.
Mar 16, 2024 · In the Puritan society depicted in The Crucible, reputation is tied to one's social standing, moral character, and even salvation. John Proctor is acutely aware of the significance of his reputation, as it affects not only his own standing in the community but also his family's welfare and future.
John Proctor cannot believe that a woman with a reputation for pious and prayful living like Rebecca Nurse could be secretly in league with the Devil. He is responding to Reverend Hale’s news that she has been "mentioned somewhat" in the Salem witchcraft investigations.
John Proctor recognizes the foundational importance of the reputation of the individual in the community. The state does not bestow worth on the individual. Instead, it is the...
Oct 4, 2024 · John Proctor sacrifices his reputation in act 3 when he addresses the Salem court in an attempt to prove that Abigail Williams and the other girls are lying.
Several characters in The Crucible face a tough decision: to protect their reputation or their integrity. Parris, Abigail, and others to protect their reputations. Rebecca Nurse and, eventually, John Proctor, choose to protect their integrity.
