Writing as John Proctor on the gallows.

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Writing as John Proctor on the gallows

So this is it. I never imagined it would all end this, it’s all so scary, everyone is looking at me. Why do they all want to see me die? Should I have just lied and signed to say I was working for the devil? At least then I would stay alive.

If I just had another day to say goodbye to my children and my wife properly whom I love so much. Why did I ever betray her and have an affair with Abigail? I feel so guilty. Why did Abby do this to me? She claimed she loves me. Will she get away with what she has done to so many innocent people or will the court find out this is all lies? Will Abby and the other girls go to hell?

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My marriage is over, I love my so wife much, and we had such a wonderful time on our wedding day. How could I think of exchanging her for anyone, she’s so kind, deeply loving and trusting? What was I thinking having an affair with Abby?

Oh my dear family, how will they cope without me? I will never get to see my children grow up and I will never see my newborn baby. I hope my boys never forget me. Maybe Elizabeth will find someone else who will love her so she can be happy and he ...

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