John Proctor's decision

If he chose not to sign, however, he would hang in the gallows, leaving his wife and children without the head of their house. In an environment like this, where reputation played such an important role, this accusation would be damning. I think if more people would not give in to the pressure of the public, and make decisions based on what they believed in, the world would be a better place to live in. Everyone and everything belonged to either God or the Devil. In the Crucible, even though Proctor is not a real person, but just a fictional character, his name, just like a non-fictional person’s, had influenced today’s society because he had made the right decision. I also agree with his final decision that his family’s opinion was and always will be more important than everyone else’s opinion. He was given the choice of signing his confession and admitting to the charges against him or refusing. This results in being viewed with respect, overcoming the difficult, and feeling good about yourself. Often, today people are willing to sacrifice their name or beliefs for something that is not honorable. His family would have been disgraced and would have lost their standing within the community of Salem. This decision ultimately decided Proctor’s fate, and he was hanged heroically with his name and reputation in tact, and goodness and honesty repaired. Achieving that goal can be a challenge due to outside forces and your own attitude. I admire Proctor’s ability to make such a difficult decision even though certain people were pressuring him.