John Proctor: An American Romantic Hero

John Proctor fits into a couple different categories; of the two given he better fits with the American Romantic Hero category, do to the way, the character responds to others in the play. It also shows when people turn against him he still shows a self-defense type of emotion towards everyone by trying to protect his name over anything else. He feels so much pride in having a good reputation, so he has other people lie for him and accepts death rather that sign his name to a false confession.

An American Romantic Hero is a literary model referring to a character that rejects established norms and conventions, has been rejected by society, and is self-centered. Some characteristics of an American romantic hero are daring, brave, handsome,

and intelligent. They are also drawn to nature and filled with sensitivity. A romantic hero can also be very caring.
John Procter can be a good guy but also he is very weak. All he cares about is himself and not his wife Elizabeth. He is still going behind her back and having an affair with Abigail. If Elizabeth mentioned the affair to him, he would rage and blame it on her, like it was her fault. He is unwilling at first to stand up in Court and call Abigail a liar because it will reveal their affair, and weaken his reputation.
In the Crucible, John is explained as a kind man, even-tempered, and not easily led. Earlier in the play he is feared and respected throughout the town of Salem. He is very self-centered because he doesn’t care he lies and he doesn’t try to make it better with Elizabeth. He wants his good name and dignity back. He decides that it is better to die than to lie any further.
John Proctor is more of an American Romantic Hero, because he is very self-centered. Even when he is completely caught he still tries to change something in order to save his name. All he really cares about is himself throughout the play and what he did with Abigail.