Crucible Arthur Miller's Play the Term Paper

While he resists coming completely clean and exposing his affair, he eventually tells the whole truth, but only after the town is in chaos.

The climax of The Crucible occurs toward the end of the play when Mary accuses Proctor of being a witch and he is summarily arrested. Prior to this the action builds as several girls in the play get caught up in the witch hysteria. Proctor's arrest at the hands of his servant Mary marks the downfall of his pride and his reputation. Proctor eventually offers a full confession but he honorably refuses to falsely label anyone as a witch.Disillusioned but determined to spiritually redeem himself, Proctor tears up his confession. The resolution of the play occurs at this point, when Proctor makes peace with himself. Although the ending of The Crucible is tragic and Proctor is sent to the gallows, he establishes himself as a true hero. The play has several themes, including the theme of personal pride as well as of mob mentality taking over the better interests of community justice......