In Arthur Miller's famous allegorical play The Crucible, the main character John Proctor, is a young, defiant yet respected farmer. Set in hysteria and chaos, as the witch trials of Salem unfold, Proctor finds himself in a difficult situation in which his decision and actions decide not only his fate, but also the fate of many innocent people like himself. John Proctor is a character defined by moral values. Proctor’s displays these through his …showed first 75 words of 1019 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1019 total…accepted or realized he helped others to see the fault. He helped out many people and was seen as a respected man. By his actions he determined the end of the play by not confessing and taking a fearless, honorable stand for what is right. He always acted always for the good of others and his family. John Proctor was a man of honesty, truth, and loyalty, which made him a moral character. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**