John Proctor Character Outline

John Proctor
Description:
- Lives Outside Of Local Town
- Married to Elizabeth Proctor
- 3 Young Boys
- Middle Thirties
- Upright, Candid Farmer
Personality:
- Outspoken and blunt in his cynicism of witchcraft.
- Placid, but can also be temperamental at times.
- Dislikes Hypocrisy.
- Resents the greediness and pious attitude of Rev. Parris
- Conflict of guilt about committing adultery with Abigail Williams.
- Greatest strength and greatest weakness is his masculinity
o Leads him into his liaison with Abigail.
- Character of immense human flaws, therefore making him very powerful and influential.
Morality Level:
- Stage Six: Died in the name of justice, self-dignity, fulfilling the highest universal principles. Died without tarnishing his name by lying about practicing witchcraft.
- Stage Four: Respected and abided by the law. Was devoted to the system and fulfilled his duties. [Before the Witch tr...