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what conclusion can be reached about the values of the puritans from the treatment of john proctor

by Prof. Amber Kertzmann PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Did John Proctor reach the right decision at the end of the play?

Did John Proctor reach the right decision at the end of the play? Yes, because no matter what decision he made, his life would be over. He could choose to die with honor or live with shame.

How does John Proctor changed from the beginning to the end?

This leads to an important change of his personality: John Proctor changes from a normal citizen and a sinner to a tragic hero, a person of high sense of morality. This evolution of his character is due to many situations he is faced with and which aroused strong feelings and beliefs.

What reason does John Proctor give for staying away from the Church?

Proctors reason for not regularly attending church was because he is fearful. They say if you don't go to church, you will go to hell. His wife is also sick so that is his reason for not going to church.

Which statement best describes John Proctor's personality as it is revealed in Act I of The Crucible?

WHICH STATEMENT BEST DESCRIBES JOHN PROCTOR'S PERSONALITY AS IT IS REVEALED IN ACT I OF THE CRUCIBLE? HE IS A PERSON OF INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT.

What are John Proctors values?

John Proctor is a hardworking middle aged farmer, husband, and father. He values honesty and has a great disdain for hypocrisy. Ironically, John is hiding a dirty little secret of his own. His wife Elizabeth Proctor loves and respects him although she knows he is not without human failing.

How has Proctor changed since the beginning of the play what is the purpose of his change in character Act 3?

Answers 1. Proctor certainly matures. He laments his behavior with Abigail, Instead of blaming his wife Elizabeth, for his affair, he places guilt squarely on his own shoulders. By the end of the play John has gone from self-righteous philandering to trying to keep any good that is left in his name.

When Proctor fails to recall the commandment about adultery you can draw the conclusion that he *?

5. What conclusions can you draw about Proctor after he forgets the commandment about adultery? A. He is forgetful.

Which of the following sentences best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor at the opening of Act 2 of the Crucible Group of answer choices?

Which statement best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor in the opening scene of Act II of The Crucible? They care about each other but seem ill at ease and not fully reconciled.

What is ironic about the commandment John Forgot?

The irony of John's recitation of the Ten Commandments is that he forgot adultery and he committed adultery on his wife.

What can be inferred from Act I about the attitude of puritans toward their slaves?

What can be inferred from Act I about the attitude of Puritans toward their slaves? They saw their slaves as being only a step removed from paganism. This passage is from the background information at the opening of Act I.

Which conclusion about Tituba's behavior at the end of the act is best supported by the following stage directions from the early part of Act 1?

Which conclusion about Tituba's behavior at the end of the act is best supported by the following stage directions from the early part of Act I of The Crucible? Tituba is so fond of Betty that she will risk her own safety to comfort the girl.

Why does Proctor confess to adultery?

Why does Proctor confess to having an affair with Abigail? He confesses to try to discredit her to the court. He wants them to see how evil and what a liar she is.

How was John Proctor in the end of The Crucible?

The Crucible ends with John Proctor marching off to a martyr's death. By refusing to lie and confess to witchcraft, he sacrifices his life in the name of truth.

Which character changed the most in The Crucible?

In the Crucible, many of the characters go through changes because of the intensity of the situation. But there is only one character that I think changed the most, and that is John Proctor who is the protagonist of the novel The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

What happened to John Proctor in Act 1?

John Proctor, a local farmer, enters Parris's house to join the girls. Proctor disdains hypocrisy, and many people resent him for exposing their foolishness. However, Proctor is uneasy with himself because he had conducted an extramarital affair with Abigail.

What type of character is John Proctor?

John Proctor Character Traits John Proctor's personality traits include honesty, integrity, and bravery. However, he also succumbs to lust for Abigail Williams, his tragic flaw. At the beginning of the play, he is concerned mostly with protecting his reputation by hiding the affair.

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