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In the play "The Crucible," Millers picture, of the Salem witch hunts of 1692 may fitly be examined as a work of dramatic art, as a product of the author, and as a social document. A major character that enabled the dramatic art to come into play is John Proctor ....

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.... his lies he would have a bad name. He always wanted to have a good name. When in court John was questioned as to whether he was having or not having an affair with Abigail. The questions were directed toward John's wife Elizabeth. Proctor had made certain to the judge that Elizabeth could not and certainly would not lie. Sure enough, when Elizabeth was questioned she ended up lying to try to save her husbands reputation from being ruined, Meanwhile she had no idea what John had previously stated and how this would bring on the deterioration of his character. This is where irony took its part, with Elizabeth testifying that John certainly is not a ....