Essays Tagged: "John Proctor"

The Crusible

splay many different caracteurs and theirs' different mentality. First I will start with Mr. John Proctor, a.k.a. 'shoulder checker'. John Proctor had always things on his mind. People were alw ... .a. 'shoulder checker'. John Proctor had always things on his mind. People were always on his mind. John Proctor was always looking out for his mistakes or errors, not because he was picky, but his en ...

(5 pages) 58 0 2.4 Oct/1994

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Character Sketch of John Proctor (The Crucible)

John Proctor A character is an elaborate blend of emotions and characteristics. Even though t ... hat can single-handedly describe the character's reaction or behavior toward some other anomaly. In John Proctor's case the word that illustrates him in entirety is ethical. Bravery is a trait ... hen he confessed to the court that he had an affair with Abigail just to save his life. That John Proctor is brave, is obvious but ha can also be very extreme at some times. An instance of Proc ...

(2 pages) 64 2 3.5 Oct/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Arthur Miller's The Crucible

ults are manifested in the character's actions and in the intricacies of his inner conflict. John Proctor is a man with many moral weaknesses, the first of which are revealed to the reader in A ... king up at Abigail's window, "burning in his loneliness", as Abigail describes it. In many respects John Proctor is also deceiving himself into thinking he is beyond moral reproach. He insists that he ...

(3 pages) 54 0 4.5 Jan/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Crucible (John Proctor's decision to die is the right one?)

John Proctor's decision to dieis the right one? ... English 20Mar. 27/97In the play, The Crucible, John Proctor quoted 'Because it is my name!, Because I cannot have another in my life. How may I liv ... ( page 138).' He has very strong belief's that if his name is blackened there is no reason to live. John Proctor also chose to die because he could not double cross his friends, the fact that he has t ...

(2 pages) 99 0 3.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

THE CRUCIBLE- ACT FOUR

echaracterization, themes, and conflicts of the play. The scene takes place in acourt dungeon where John Proctor, is confronted by his wife Elizabeth for thefirst time in many months. The couple is im ... practicing witchcraft. While Elizabeth has been held with therest of the members of the community, John has been isolated in a dark,dingy, dungeon. He is to be hung for his 'crimes' the very next mor ...

(2 pages) 75 0 4.1 Dec/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Witchcraft Hysteria in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller

with the most influence was the character, Abigail.Abigail had an affair with a man by the name of John Proctor. Proctor brokecontact with Abigail and spent time and interest in his wife, Elizabeth.A ... truth, I thinkthe events in The Crucible wouldn't have gotten as serious as they did oreven started.John Proctor was another catalyst to the witch hysteria in Salem.John Proctor has an affair with Abi ...

(3 pages) 65 0 3.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

John Proctor and John Hale - Good Person vs. Good Citizen

In The Crucible, Arthur Miller portrays the two main characters, John Proctor and Reverend John Hale as "good men". The term "good men" in this play is ambiguous. Re ... usetts in the 1600's. He was pious, adherent to the laws and beliefs, and a good Puritan Christian. John Proctor, on the contrary would not be considered the greatest citizen. He was not so religious, ... difference between the two are good citizen vs. good person.The most important trait to prove that John Proctor was a good person was his honesty. In every scene in the play that John Proctor is in, ...

(4 pages) 63 0 3.4 Oct/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Crusible

will display many different caracteurs and theirs' different mentality.First I will start with Mr. John Proctor, a.k.a. 'shoulder checker'. John Proctor had always things on his mind. People were alw ... .a. 'shoulder checker'. John Proctor had always things on his mind. People were always on his mind. John Proctor was always looking out for his mistakes or errors, not because he was picky, but his en ...

(5 pages) 34 0 3.4 Oct/1994

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Crucible by Arthur Miller, a story with a wide range of characters- a presentation of them. Includes personal comment

will display many different caracteurs and theirs' different mentality.First I will start with Mr. John Proctor, a.k.a. 'shoulder checker'. John Proctor had always things on his mind. People were alw ... .a. 'shoulder checker'. John Proctor had always things on his mind. People were always on his mind. John Proctor was always looking out for his mistakes or errors, not because he was picky, but his en ...

(5 pages) 111 2 2.5 Oct/1994

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, clearly a representation of the true meaning of tragedy.

Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' is clearly a representation of the true meaning oftragedy. John Proctor was, in fact, the medium, the tool, of which Miller utilized toconvey a universal depic ... eedom. 'The Crucible' is a direct parallel to the multiple ideals of tragedy and thuscenters around John Proctor's fear and freedom while he exists as a tragic hero.The first stage in the process of e ...

(5 pages) 112 0 4.9 Apr/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

What were the changes in John Proctor's character throughout the play "The Crucible"? ( Arthur Miller)

In The Crucible, John Proctor initially portrayed a sinful man whom had an affair, struggling toprove to his wife tha ... struggle with getting tothe point in his life where he was finally at peace with himself.In Act I, John Proctor displayed his guilt about having an affair with Abigail Williams, a young girlof sevent ... He said to her, 'I mean to please you, Elizabeth,' in which she replied withhesitation, 'I know it, John.' Proctor noticed this hesitation, and later came to realize that somethingwas bothering her. H ...

(8 pages) 116 1 4.7 Dec/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Crucible, Arthur Miller

gely effective and meaningful piece of evidence, "I shall fall like an ocean on that court."(p.64). John Proctor says this to extremely meaningful effect. He has used a powerful metaphor during a rage ... us occasion that he is a lecher. This build up then huge explosion style outburst creates a pain in John Proctor that the audience also feels on a smaller scale. On that page Proctor shouts, "Whore! W ...

(8 pages) 82 0 4.0 Oct/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

The Transformation of John Proctor

conscience. This conscience can bother a person so much that they change who they are. For example, John Proctor, a character in Arthur Miller's The Crucible, transforms during the play. Initially, Jo ... playing honesty about his faults and showing concern for the people around him.Throughout the play, John exhibits passiveness, doing whatever he can to avoid becoming involved. For example, in Act II ...

(3 pages) 71 0 4.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

The Crucible, By Arthur Miller.

This essay is about the moral dilemma John Proctor is faced with. It analyzes the good/bad sied of the two options, to lie and live or to ... ubject; right versus wrong, or good versus bad. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, a character named John Proctor is faced with a great moral dilemma. Should he put his reputation on the line to save h ... Should he put his reputation on the line to save his life, or tell the truth and die an honest man? John Proctor must decide between these two horrible fates, as a once sane Christian town falls down ...

(6 pages) 121 0 4.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Essay written about the hero of the play, The Crucible.

s. This essay is about the person that is portrayed as a hero in the play. The hero of this play is John Proctor. First of all, he is a man that does not take sides in a conflict. This shows that he i ... n that is even tempered. He has a powerful body because he works his land with dedication. Finally, John Proctor is a person that is not easily led by rumors or by someone. He prefers to follow his ow ...

(2 pages) 25 0 2.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

An analysis of The Crucible. It analyzes the possibility of John Proctor being a tragic hero.

c heroes are found in most people of literature. In the playwright, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is portrayed as the tragic hero. John Proctor demonstrates all the properties necessary ... tragic hero. John Proctor demonstrates all the properties necessary to be considered a tragic hero.John Proctor can be regarded as a tragic hero. John is a person of significant stature in Salem. "In ...

(2 pages) 52 0 5.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

, showing both sides, good and evil. In this essay the two characters that are being contrasted are John Proctor and Reverend Parris. Reverend Parris portrays the part of the theme that evil is presen ... of the theme that evil is present in our world, his actions and his motives can prove his evilness. John Proctor represents the part of the theme that states, goodness will win in the end. Though this ...

(8 pages) 60 2 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Book Report of "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller

in instigator of the story is Abigail Williams, a teenage girl who fell in love with a married man, John Proctor. Abigail feels that the only barrier between being together with John Proctor is Elizab ... Abigail feels that the only barrier between being together with John Proctor is Elizabeth Proctor, John Proctor's wife. Because of this, Abigail begins her plot of accusing Elizabeth Proctor of being ...

(4 pages) 104 2 3.9 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

To lie or to die, the choice of John Proctor in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.

n this goal with one simple act based upon their principles. In Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, John Proctor was able insure that far after his life, he would be remembered. Although life is a pre ... nd the nation. He had sealed his cause with his blood, in the same way that Martin Luther King Jr., John Proctor, and Abraham Lincoln had. When a person is willing to give away his life for the ideals ...

(5 pages) 107 4 5.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

This is an analysis of John Proctor from Aurthur Miller's "The Crucible" It shows how important morals are in John Proctors life and in Puritain Society

To some people respect and honor are important enough to die for. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor would rather die that disgrace his name and lose his reverence. Proctor maintains the r ... affair. Proctor has the admiration of the townsfolk for not confessing to a lie. Most importantly, John Proctor banks the high opinion from his children by dying for telling the truth. John obviously ...

(2 pages) 139 4 4.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers