From Sinner to Reconciler in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"

<Tab/>They say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. However, what if they themselves were the only things that could change their attitudes, knowledge, or beliefs? "The passage from one state to another--in growth, in belief, in understanding, in knowledge--is a frightening process. In "The Crucible", a play written by Arthur Miller, one character by the name of John Proctor undergoes a frightening process that changes him from …

…that of the surrounding world that pressures one as well. If one holds true to their belief's, under any circumstance, they may find inner content, regardless of how much they may be persecuted. Although it van reaffirm the goodness in one's self, it may not always result in a good finish, as John's death in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible". Our "cleansing by fire" comes when we finally admit to our faults and face the consequences.