The Proctor Problem

In my opinion John Proctor is a hero. According to the dictionary, hero means, "a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities." John Proctor shows many of those qualities, at least from the first part of the definition. In my opinion, a hero is someone who is brave enough to stand up for their own principles, yet respects others. When the time has come, Proctor had the chance to give in to the society to keep his life, but instead chooses to be a symbol to everyone who knows or suspects that this witchcraft. He knows that it's a fraud, and he chooses to stand up and live by his own rules. That, is a hero.