John Proctor - Hero or Stooge?

      Personally, I don't understand how you could defend an argument naming John Proctor a "stooge". It simply isn't so; he was written into the story as a martyr. I concede the fact that he was a sort of stooge at the beginning of the play, but he (like others) is a dynamic character. You can't take a character's behavior at the beginning of a piece of literature and assume that they stay the same throughout the course of the story; especially with them being the main character. In my opinion, if the main character doesn't change at all in the entire story that story is BAD and you would be wasting your time and energy attempting to read it.
       The fact that John Proctor was willing to sacrifice his own life in return for nothing but redemption in his own eyes (at least according to Elizabeth) proves that he is a changed man. He tries to somewhat redeem himself at the beginning but fails utterly, admitting that he "may look up" at Abigail. However, as his character completes its arc, he admits to his affair in order to save other innocent lives despite the consequences that would be sure to follow (already putting him leagues above Danforth). He also would rather be killed and keep his name clean than confess and become no better than the hundred other people who lied to save their own skins. It doesn't matter how you look at it; as long as you keep the entire plot in mind and not just one portion, you will discover that John Proctor was just a man looking to redeem himself for past sin.

About Me

      Hey!
My name is Amiri Rivers-David. I don't know how to make a blog or format one. Sorry.

   I enjoy most sports, including football, soccer, baseball, and most of all Track and Field. I also enjoy reading/writing. My favorite book is probably The Shining by Steven King; this is because of how descriptive it is, and how psychologically thrilling the plot is. It questions what makes us sane and whether or not being insane is actually a bad thing. Read it.
   I also enjoy listening to music. Anything goes: rap, rock, R&B, anything except country (sorry!). Favorite group/artist is probably Tribe Called Quest, The Kooks, and Musiq Soulchild respectively. Favorite song atm is probably What If by Bombay Bicycle Club --- bizarre, ik.