In Act 4 of "The Crucible," John Proctor ultimately chooses to confess to witchcraft in order to save his life, despite knowing it is a lie. However, when he realizes that his confession will be used to condemn others and tarnish his integrity, he decides to retract it. Proctor's choice reflects his struggle for redemption and his desire to die with honor rather than live in deceit. This culminates in his powerful decision to resist the court's demands, leading to his execution.
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Proctor confesses that he had an affair with Abigail.
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
Proctor's house
His confession, which he refuses to sign. He would rather be hanged than to admit to something that he did not do.
In Act 4 of The Crucible, Danforth summons Elizabeth Proctor because John Proctor stated that Elizabeth never lies. Danforth wants her to confirm John's story.
Proctor confesses that he had an affair with Abigail.
In Act 1 Abigail reveals that she had an affair with John Proctor.
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
The address of the Proctor Free is: 4 Main St., Proctor, 05765 1111
Proctor's house
Proctor's house
His confession, which he refuses to sign. He would rather be hanged than to admit to something that he did not do.
In act 4 he confesses but protects his name by ripping up the confession after signing it.
In the end of Act 4 of "The Crucible," John Proctor chooses to reclaim his integrity by refusing to sign a false confession to witchcraft. Despite the pressure to save his life, he ultimately decides to go to the gallows, declaring that he cannot live with the shame of dishonesty. His decision symbolizes a stand against the hysteria and injustice of the Salem witch trials, highlighting themes of honor and personal conviction. Proctor's final act is one of redemption, as he chooses truth over survival.
Hale tries t persuade Proctor to lie to save his own life.
Proctor's house