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Arthur Miller wrote ‘The Crucible’ in 1950s. During that time communism was growing so quickly in American society that people were becoming afraid and senator Joseph McCarthy began his attack on people who he believed were communists. In The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is an honest, admirable man with a complex character. Throughout the story, Proctor undergoes many changes, eventually proving his determination and courage in his last decision to stand up for his beliefs, his ideas, and the truth. This decision earned him the respect and pride he needed, in the form of martyrdom. An insight on the reactions towards different characters reveals the true difference between Proctor and the other similar characters, such as Hale.

"I cannot mount the gibbet like a saint. It is fraud. I'm not the man" (Act 4, pg.109) Proctor, an honest and admirable man, plays one of the main parts in the Crucible, a play based on jealousy, superstitions and pride which is set in......

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