How does John Proctor's character change from the beginning of the play to the end of The Crucible? Think specifically about his interactions with...

John
Proctor is a different man by the end of , as his character evolves from a
self-loathing sinner to an upright, moral man.

At the beginning of the play,
John is intent on hiding his affair from everyoneeven at the expense of others safety. He
guesses immediately that Abigail is playing a game, and he wants her to tell the truth so
innocent people dont get hurt. However, she is not interested in what is right or moralshe is
only interested in him. While John recognizes this fact, he fails to recognize how far Abigail
will go in her delusion that she can win him back.

John begins to realize
the truth after so many people, including Elizabeth, are accused, and he tries to stop the
hysteria. Abigail speaks of cleaning up the world and taking Elizabeths place; she is also
adamant that witches are harming her. Her wild talk makes John realize that Abigail will stop at
nothingeven physically harming herselfto get what she wants. John is forced to
acknowledge...