During the course of the play " The Crucible" Proctor seems to be going through many different stages. Proctor, a farmer in his middle thirties, begins as being very powerful but can be untruthful. His character rapidly changes into a man that's become a strong believer in his religion and what is right and ends up sacrificing his life for his beliefs.
At the beginning we do not get the full profile of Proctor, but by the end of Act One his character does become clearer to the reader.
Proctor is a very short-tempered person, and has power over many women. This is shown by the following quote "I'll show you a great do in on your arse one of these days." He says this to Mary-a young servant girl. This obviously shows how over powering John Proctor can be to women. I think that Proctor is short tempered because he feels that he has to show others that he is powerful, so he does this by using threats, especially to woman, but in those times this was appropriate.
During winter, when his wife Elizabeth Procter was sick, Proctor had an affair with his servant Abigail Williams, Parris's niece. Abigail fell in love with John's strengths and honesty. Even though Proctor seems to put his actions in the past; Abigail has always thought that it meant something more. This is shown when she says "I look for John Proctor, that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart" This obviously shows that Abigail still loves him. This is also why she hates Elizabeth, as she has Proctor and Abigail wants him. I believe that the reason for Abigail wanting Proctor back is because she feels as though he treats her more like an adult. I think that Procter had this affair because he had no attention from Elizabeth and he turned to Abigail for her adoration and affection.
This affair with Abigail has affected Proctor, as it is his weakness. When John is left alone with Abigail she tries to revive the affair. He rejects her, and this annoys her to a great extent. The reason of why Proctor does not want the affair to be publicised is because he is worried about being seen negatively in the society.
At the beginning we do not get the full profile of Proctor, but by the end of Act One his character does become clearer to the reader.
Proctor is a very short-tempered person, and has power over many women. This is shown by the following quote "I'll show you a great do in on your arse one of these days." He says this to Mary-a young servant girl. This obviously shows how over powering John Proctor can be to women. I think that Proctor is short tempered because he feels that he has to show others that he is powerful, so he does this by using threats, especially to woman, but in those times this was appropriate.
During winter, when his wife Elizabeth Procter was sick, Proctor had an affair with his servant Abigail Williams, Parris's niece. Abigail fell in love with John's strengths and honesty. Even though Proctor seems to put his actions in the past; Abigail has always thought that it meant something more. This is shown when she says "I look for John Proctor, that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart" This obviously shows that Abigail still loves him. This is also why she hates Elizabeth, as she has Proctor and Abigail wants him. I believe that the reason for Abigail wanting Proctor back is because she feels as though he treats her more like an adult. I think that Procter had this affair because he had no attention from Elizabeth and he turned to Abigail for her adoration and affection.
This affair with Abigail has affected Proctor, as it is his weakness. When John is left alone with Abigail she tries to revive the affair. He rejects her, and this annoys her to a great extent. The reason of why Proctor does not want the affair to be publicised is because he is worried about being seen negatively in the society.
