The Crucible-Proctor-Theme

John Proctor-Theme Analysis Paragraph Thesis-In the play, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, the author illustrates that people who are challenged morally, will undergo distinctive changes. In The Crucible, a play by Arthur Miller, the author depicts the character of John Proctor as a morally weak but physically strong middle-aged man who changes to strong morals and weak health. The fact that John had an affair with his servant, Abigail, clearly shows that John did have …

…how much John really did change. He speaks with Elizabeth after being imprisoned for months and, “He is another man, bearded, filthy, his eyes misty as though webs had overgrown them.” Elizabeth would not tell him what to do so he had to decide for himself. He picks honor to die for his friends and namesake instead of living. John Proctor is confronted with many ethical problems and he not only changes physically but morally.