John Proctor Tragic Hero

The Crucible
John Proctor: Tragic Hero

A tragic hero is a refreshing change from the classic “superman” type. The tragic hero is a normal person with flaws who is put in an extraordinary situation. In The Crucible John Proctor is the epitome of a tragic hero. He has made some mistakes in his past but ultimately contains “goodness” which he shows in his final decision. A tragic hero portrays selflessness but also may possesses greed, lust, or some other sort of evil. This type of hero really draws people in due to its connection with the common human. It shows that ...