The proctor refuses to sign a confession because he values his integrity and the truth over self-preservation. He realizes that signing the false confession would not only tarnish his own reputation but also betray the principles he stands for. Ultimately, he chooses to uphold his moral beliefs, even at the cost of his life, illustrating the theme of personal honor versus societal pressure.
Sign a confession
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
he will not sign his own statement ( CONFESSION)
There is no answer to your really werid question....
he meant that he would not sign or write a confession of something he knew he didn't do.
Sign a confession
John Proctor refuses to sign his confession. Elizabeth Proctor is arrested Proctor tears up his confession.
Because he does not want to besmirch his name.
he will not sign his own statement ( CONFESSION)
"Because it is my name!"
"Because it is my name!"
"Because it is my name!"
"Because it is my name!"
"Because it is my name!"
There is no answer to your really werid question....
he meant that he would not sign or write a confession of something he knew he didn't do.
John Proctor ripped his confession into pieces, because the judge wanted him to sign his name. Proctor refused to because that's his name and he knows he can never have another one his lifetime.