“The Crucible”

Question 1: Analyze the character John Proctor and answer the question he poses in Act

4; “Who is John Proctor?” This discussion will include an examination of Elizabeth, his

wife, and Abigail Williams.

The Salem Town was filled with fine people. Among these people was a farmer in

his middle thirties, who’s name was John Proctor. John Proctor was married to Elizabeth

Proctor, whom the Townspeople referred to as Goody Proctor. They were happily

married and had three sons. Proctor was a man of respect and was not fond of hypocrites,

all though his own thoughts would turn on him in the end. Throughout the play John

Proctor changes immensely.

Elizabeth was a fine women, although she didn’t know how to express her love to

John. She says “…I never knew how to show my love. It were a cold house I kept!” John

Proctor contributed to that “cold” house. Proctor was not the ideal husband either. Proctor

engaged in a relatio...