The Crucible (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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John Proctor's role in The Crucible
John Proctor's role in The Crucible
Tragic hero
What Proctor values above all else
What Proctor values above all else
Honour and dignity
Proctor's fatal flaw
Proctor's fatal flaw
Affair with Abigail Williams
What the affair creates in Proctor
What the affair creates in Proctor
Deep-seated guilt and self-loathing
Proctor's internal conflict
Proctor's internal conflict
Maintaining reputation vs. seeking personal redemption
Elizabeth's state after Proctor's affair
Elizabeth's state after Proctor's affair
Coldness and suspicion
How Proctor sacrifices his reputation
How Proctor sacrifices his reputation
Admits affair with Abigail to expose false accusations
Proctor's final act of integrity
Proctor's final act of integrity
Refuses false confession, chooses execution over lying
Why Proctor refuses to sign the confession
Why Proctor refuses to sign the confession
Cannot give up his name/honour
Proctor's legacy theme
Proctor's legacy theme
Moral courage & personal integrity over societal corruption