At the beginning of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor, one of the main characters, is perceived by the reader to be a man of little integrity or conviction. Ironically, the play ends with this man being taken away to be hung because he refuses to lie in order to save his life. Proctor, accused of consorting with the Devil, is given the chance to confess that he has been participating in witchcraft, …showed first 75 words of 1150 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1150 total…his emotional and spiritual strengths grow. He comes to grips with the fact that he will die but knows he will die a stronger man because of the decision he has made. Although John seems to be a weak character at the beginning of The Crucible, the changes in his character throughout the play cause him to find a purpose and direction for his life. He then becomes willing to die doing what is right.