John Proctor chooses to hang rather than falsely confess to witchcraft because he values his integrity and reputation. He refuses to live with the shame of a lie that would tarnish his name and the legacy he leaves for his children. By choosing death, Proctor asserts his moral stance against the corrupt court and the hysteria surrounding the witch trials, ultimately seeking redemption for his past mistakes. His decision reflects a commitment to truth and honor, even in the face of death.
Martha Corey Rebecca Nurse and john Proctor
to keep his reputation as a good man
They question him. Eventually he is condemned to hang, but not in the scene.
John Proctor married Elizabeth Proctor in 1674.
John Proctor conflicts with society because he does not believe that the children are "witched". John Proctor conflicts with his wife because he wants to forget the affair with Abigail but Elizabeth seems to hang on to the hurt the affair caused. John Proctor conflicts with Reverend Hale because Hale does not see the trials as false in time to save Elizabeth. John Proctor conflicts with Danforth in that Danforth will not let the trials stop.
Martha Corey Rebecca Nurse and john Proctor
to keep his reputation as a good man
They question him. Eventually he is condemned to hang, but not in the scene.
John Proctor married Elizabeth Proctor in 1674.
John Proctor conflicts with society because he does not believe that the children are "witched". John Proctor conflicts with his wife because he wants to forget the affair with Abigail but Elizabeth seems to hang on to the hurt the affair caused. John Proctor conflicts with Reverend Hale because Hale does not see the trials as false in time to save Elizabeth. John Proctor conflicts with Danforth in that Danforth will not let the trials stop.
he was afraid to hang them because they were good people who never did anything wrong and they were known to help everyone in need.
John Proctor was hanged
They hang him because he refused to give judge Danforth the testimony that he had signed stating his confession.
if John Proctor had not had an affair with Abigail, then...
pride.
Elizabeth Proctor/ Goody Proctor
Danforth hangs John Proctor because he views Proctor's execution as necessary to maintain the court's authority and the legitimacy of the witch trials. Despite Proctor's admission that his confession was a lie, Danforth believes that it would undermine the court's credibility to allow Proctor to escape punishment. Additionally, Proctor's refusal to live in dishonor by falsely confessing further solidifies his stance as a tragic hero, but it ultimately leads to his death, which Danforth sees as a means to uphold the law.