The Crucible by Arthur Miller Research Assignment Paper

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In act one, Proctor faces a dilemma in adultery, as the author refers to him as “a sinner against his own vision of decent conduct.” (Miller) This crisis proceeds to the public as Proctor is swept into Salem Witch trials. He confessed to his wife Elizabeth, of his adultery with Abigail and he has been seeking for repentance. He felt like, to stop Abigail from her lies, he would need to confess of his adultery. Initially, he refrained from confessing for his wife`s honor (Mcgill 5). But as Proctor`s attempts to reveal information about Abigail being a fraud without confessing to the affair fails, he then publicly confesses to his sins. By the time he confessed, he is accused of being a witch (Miller).
The dilemma in his accusations arises when Miller refrains from revealing testimonies of the events, since the interest of the audience in these would have intensified Proctor`s dilemma. Proctor speaks scathingly of Abigail saying “It is a whore” when Proctor is asked for proof, he repeats his private confession for the court (Mcgill). Unfortunately, his truth speaking created a sense of doubt and he is then accused of practicing witchcraft with his wife. He becomes publicly disgraced (Stratford).
The dilemma in conscience arises when Proctor is faced with execution and he signs a false confession, yet he refuses to relinquish the document. He is convinced by the judges and Hale to sign his confession, but he wouldn’t bring himself to do it. This action dishonours fellow prisoners that will not sign false confession. He realises how his honor and honesty are worth more than escaping from the gallows. This dilemma ...