At the beginning of Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, John Proctor, one of the
             main characters, is perceived by the reader to be a man of little integrity or conviction. Ironically, the play ends with this man being taken away to be hung
             because he refuses to lie in order to save his life. Proctor, accused of
             consorting with the Devil, is given the chance to confess that he has been
             participating in witchcraft, but refuses because he is innocent. In The
             Crucible, Proctor changes from a timid character held in bondage by his sin to a
             strong, righteous man who will die for the truth. This drastic change in his
             character is the basis of his significance to the outcome of the play. The
             unyeilding faith of Proctor's wife, the influence of the people who share his
             beliefs and his triumph over an inner struggle help him make a decision that he believes will finally set him free
             When John's wife, Elizabeth, discovers that he has been having an affair with
             their servant, Abigail Williams, she dismisses Abigail from her duties. 
             Elizabeth feels betrayed and is resentful, but she continues to be faithful to
             John. Their relationship is weakened by its brokenness, but Elizabeth is
             determined to save it. She wants John to forgive himself and make things right
             so that he can go on with his life. John says to Elizabeth, "I see now your
             spirit twists around the single error of my life, and I will never tear it
             free!" (62). Elizabeth responds by saying, "You'll tear it free--when you come
             to know that I will be your only wife, or no wife at all! [Abigail] has an
             arrow in you yet, John Proctor, and you know it well!" (62). Elizabeth is an
             honest woman, and she displays her faith in John by challenging him to become...