John Proctor Sacrifice In The Crucible

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In the year 1692, many individuals were accused of being involved with witchcraft in a small village by the name of Salem. In order to live, the general population who were involved with witchcraft had to confess, however, the individuals who did not confess were killed. In the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor sacrifices his life in order to gain something more important. This relates to the meaning of the play as it shows how people fear losing their lives. John Proctor fears ruining his title and family more than death. John Proctor believes that if his name is ruined there is no point in living. Proctor states, “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because

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