The Crucible
In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, there are quite a few main characters. But one in particular really relates to the theme of it being better to sacrafice one's life than one's principles. John Proctor. The play is based around Puritan driven Salem, MASS. where commiting a crime or sin results in brutal punishments and even sometimes, being hanged. John Proctor, married to Elizabeth (Goody) Proctor, secretly lusts for and commits adultry with his mistress Abigail Williams. Worrying that his good name will be ruined, he layes low hoping it will pass over. In time Abigail shows interest in witchcraft with other girls from the village leading to a massive witch hunt. If accused or even remotely associated with witchery you were trialed and possibly hanged.
Abigail, in love with John Proctor, is convinced that the feelings are mutual. With hopes of getting Elizabeth (whose never been known to lie) out of the picture or her and John, Abigail accuses her of witchery. When......
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