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Thematic Questions For The Crucible2
Thematic Questions For The Crucible2
have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I
am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live
without my name? I have given you my soul, leave me my name!
This scene shows the biggest transformation in Proctor -- he realises that
he can't sign himself to a lie and live as a man of integrity. He tears the
confession and is hanged. The reason that this shows the biggest
transformation is because Proctor acknowledges his ability to be a man of
integrity and desire to protect his name and his family. As Elizabeth states,
"he has his goodness now." Though Proctor has committed one of the
worst kinds of sins by committing adultery against his wife, he is perhaps
one of the most upstanding men of Salem. He is willing to shed his dignity
in order to save his wife. He is one of the few who sees the truth of the
events. Though he, in the end, dies for his pride, he at least dies with the
truth.
Proctor represents humanity because:
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