Part one of term paper
In THE CRUCIBLE, by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is a hero for giving up his life. He is a great man of integrity and not many people would do what he did. A hero is defined as someone who portrays exceptional courage and fortitude. That definently fits John's character. He has more courage than anyone else in the book. Abigail is ...

Part two of term paper
... Dimmesdale and Hester Prynne internally destroys Arthur because no one could know. This is exactly what happens to John. He can not tell anyone and it destroys his marriage. John confesses to lechery with Abigail and he also confesses to being a witch. It was not easy for John to do that. Most people confess and sign away their lives to a lie. John does not see the point in it. He can not live a saint so why live at all? John dies with everyone knowing the truth about him. John says, ...