Loyalty in the Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter, and the Crucible.

American Literature is famous for the creation of heroes. The heroic quality of loyalty is emphasized by the great American novels The Crucible, The Scarlet Letter, and The Great Gatsby.
Valor is exhibited by Elizabeth Proctor’s loyalty to her adulterous husband, John Proctor. John, a struggling farmer, commits the unpardonable sin of lechery with the conniving Abigail Williams. Upon learning of her husband’s disloyalty, Elizabeth explicates that, despite this act, she believes that he is a “good man-only somewhat bewildered” (Miller 58). When Elizabeth is detained for witchcraft, Proctor confesses lechery in attempt to prove her innocence. Elizabeth is then called to court to validate her husband’s confession. Judge Danforth, wanting more evidence prompts the question of whether or not her husband is guilty of lechery. Aspiring to save her husband’s reputation, Elizabeth responds “No, sir” (Miller 119). Allegiance is further expressed when Elizabeth att...