The Crucible

The Struggle of John Proctor 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 …showed first 75 words of 3451 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3451 total…blood on mt head(131). Hale overcomes his turmoil by following the truth he knew in his heart of hearts. Yet he is counseling people to " prevail upon your husband and confess " and says " God damns a liar less than he that throws his life away for pride " and convinces people to lie which is against his religion and considered a moral sin. But he decides that earthly life is a greater gift than eternal life.