ey and did not provide the court with his name to use on the church door as one of the people who falsely "confessed" to witchcraft in Salem Village. Through John's death, he realizes that this would bring him Elizabeth's mercy and forgiveness for the adultery he committed with Abigail. Furthermore, Miller also links John's recognition to the common man convention since it is only possible to have a Millerian tragedy if the tragic hero is a common man. Miller implies that the common man is much better suited… middle of paper…” he confessed [himself]! Is there no good penance that is not public? God doesn't need [his] name nailed on the church! God sees [his] name; God knows how black [his] sins are! That's enough!” (Miller 142). John's refusal to give up his name represents the catastrophe of the play, as he tears the paper and seals his fate. Proctor was obviously unable to live a normal life, know that he gave his name, his pride and his reputation to the false accusations of those who are trying to free their soul from all its sins, know that there is it is someone who gave their life away to defend what is right. In this tragic final moment, Proctor has finally found peace with himself. Elizabeth is resigned to the fact that she cannot stop him, since "he [has] his goodness now" (Miller 145). John Proctor finally dies as a symbol of pride and dignity for other people in society to follow.

Topic > ey and did not provide the court with his name to use on the church door as one of the people who falsely "confessed" to witchcraft in Salem Village. Through John's death, he realizes that this would bring him Elizabeth's mercy and forgiveness for the adultery he committed with Abigail. Furthermore, Miller also links John's recognition to the common man convention since it is only possible to have a Millerian tragedy if the tragic hero is a common man. Miller implies that the common man is much better suited… middle of paper…” he confessed [himself]! Is there no good penance that is not public? God doesn't need [his] name nailed on the church! God sees [his] name; God knows how black [his] sins are! That's enough!” (Miller 142). John's refusal to give up his name represents the catastrophe of the play, as he tears the paper and seals his fate. Proctor was obviously unable to live a normal life, know that he gave his name, his pride and his reputation to the false accusations of those who are trying to free their soul from all its sins, know that there is it is someone who gave their life away to defend what is right. In this tragic final moment, Proctor has finally found peace with himself. Elizabeth is resigned to the fact that she cannot stop him, since "he [has] his goodness now" (Miller 145). John Proctor finally dies as a symbol of pride and dignity for other people in society to follow.