Is John Proctor A Tragic Hero

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What is a tragic hero? A tragic hero is someone who is a superior and good person, who has a tragic flaw like poor judgement or pride and they don't realize what their flaw is until it's too late. The crucible was written by Arthur Miller and it goes through the events of the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts in 1692. John Proctor is a tragic hero, and here are a few reasons why he is one. The first reason that he is a tragic hero is because John Proctor has a great amount of pride. When he confessed to associating with the devil, the Marshal and Judge Hathorne said “This we shall post upon the church doors” (Line 570). Proctor said hes not putting it into writing because “How may I teach my sons to be men, when I sold my friends?” (Line