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In THE CRUCIBLE, by Arthur Miller, John Proctor is a hero for giving up his life. He is a great man of integrity and not many people would do what he did. A hero is defined as someone who portrays exceptional courage and fortitude. That definently fits John's ....

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.... does not see the point in it. He can not live a saint so why live at all? John dies with everyone knowing the truth about him. John says, “You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor.” John rips up the confession he has just signed when he realizes that what he is doing is just going to make his family's lives worse. John decides not to confess because he does not want to ruin the Proctor name. He does not want to lose his reputation over something that is not true. John does not want his name taken away. He says he will not sign the papers. He says “No because it is my name! Be ....