The Crucible

The Crucible


In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, Proctor is a farmer in Salem, Massachusetts. He is very protective of his name, but he learns that one must be willing to give up his name to save it in the end. In the beginning of the play, Proctor acts prideful of his name, by the middle of the play he confesses to his sin, and by the end of the play he is a good man.
In act one of The Crucible, Proctor is prideful of his name. “Abby, I never give you hope to wait for me.” (Act One.22) Proctor is denying that he had an affair with her. Proctor must confess his sin to be clean. Also, Proctor says, “No, no Abby. That’s done with.” (Act One.22) Proctor is trying to push her away. Proctor is also denying that he even had feelings for her. Proctor hopes that his sin will go away without repenting.
In act two of The Crucible, Proctor is shameful and confesses. “In the proper place-where my beasts are bedded. On the last night of ...