John Proctor's Decision In The Crucible

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In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is asked to confess to a lie to avoid execution, but he chooses a virtuous death in favor of disgraceful survival. His righteous decision to sacrifice his life is the breaking point that leads to the eradication of theocracy in Salem. Proctor’s decision has a monumental impact on the town that’s leaning towards rebellion as “[at] the congregation for John Proctor’s excommunication, there were hardly thirdly people there to hear it…[which shows] discontent…[as Proctor] has great weight yet in the town,” (118). Skepticism in the legitimacy of witchcraft is already at an all-time high and Proctor choosing to die is the defining moment that pushes the needle past the threshold. Immediately after Proctor’s