Before the play begins he has an inappropriate sexual relationship with his wife's under-aged house servant, Abigail. When his wife discovers this, she throws Abigail out of the house. In the play, when Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft in the hopes of reuniting with Proctor, John goes to the court in the hopes of proving his wife's innocence by revealing his affair with Abigail.
Elizabeth Proctor wants John Proctor to confess to his affair with Abigail Williams and to stand against the hysteria of the witch trials in Salem. She believes that he should publicly acknowledge the truth and take responsibility for his actions, even if it means facing severe consequences. Elizabeth hopes that by doing so, John can reclaim his integrity and help bring an end to the unjust persecution happening in their community.
John Proctor admits to committing adultery in order to expose the hypocrisy and deceit surrounding the witch trials in Salem. By confessing to his sin, he aims to undermine Abigail Williams' credibility and reveal her manipulation of the situation. Additionally, Proctor seeks to take responsibility for his actions and confront his guilt, ultimately striving for personal redemption despite the personal and societal consequences.
He is worried that Salem will take revenge against him for Proctor's death.
John Proctor was the first to openly criticize the girls actions during a court session. Before he was executed he wrote a letter asking the governor to stop the trials.
Abigail wants to take Goody Proctor's place.
John Proctor married Elizabeth Proctor in 1674.
In The Crucible, John Hale accuses the Proctor family of the non Christian acts of not attending church and not having one of their children baptized. He also asks John Proctor to recite the Ten Commandments but he misses the 10th one.
Abigail wants to take Goody Proctor's place.
Elizabeth Proctor/ Goody Proctor
The address of the Proctor Free is: 4 Main St., Proctor, 05765 1111
In "The Crucible," John Proctor is depicted as a flawed but ultimately honorable man who stands up against the hysteria of the Salem witch trials. The real-life historical figure of John Proctor was also a respected landowner in Salem who was accused of witchcraft during the trials. However, the play takes some liberties with his character and actions for dramatic effect.
Mary changes her testimony and turns to John Proctor because she feels immense pressure from the other girls and fears for her safety. Initially, she is caught up in the hysteria of the witch trials, but when confronted by Proctor, she recognizes the moral implications of her actions and the dangers they pose to innocent people. Ultimately, her loyalty to Proctor and her desire to do the right thing drive her to confess the truth, despite the risks involved.