Adaora Onyemelukwe Hour:1 Date: 10-23-99 John Proctor was the main character in the play The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller. Will the truth set you free? In Proctor’s case of choosing truth over deceit he was redeemed and set free spiritually. The setting of the play was in the 1690’s during The Salem Witch Trials. During the beginning of the play Proctor was a man filled with hypocrisy but, he changed by the …showed first 75 words of 365 total…

…showed last 75 words of 365 total…of integrity, who stood up for himself, and what he believed in. Initially, John was a hypocritical and dishonest man. Consequently, he changes into a admirable and honorable man. Overall, the quote “The truth shall set you free” should be the moral of this play. John takes a courageous stand not only for himself but also for others who have experienced the persecution of witchcraft. Hour:1 Date: 10-23-99 Bibliography Miller,Arthur The Crucible Richmond,1984