Exploring the Tragic Hero in The Crucible: John Proctor

The video explores the themes of tragedy and heroism in 'The Crucible', focusing on John Proctor's transformation from a flawed individual to a tragic hero. It discusses the concept of sad endings in literature, the characteristics of a tragic hero, and the role of supporting characters. The narrative emphasizes the importance of redemption and the lessons learned from the story.

Why does the teacher ask students if they found the ending of The Crucible sad?

• To check if they read the book

• To gauge their emotional response

• To test their memory of the characters

• To see if they understood the plot

What does the teacher want students to remember about sad endings?

• That literature is often tragic

• That happy endings are rare

• That death is not necessarily sad

• That all stories end in death

What makes Anne Frank's story different from others who died in the Holocaust?

• She was very young

• She was famous before the war

• She wrote her story down

• She survived the war

How did Arthur Miller make John Proctor's name infamous?

• By writing a biography

• By including him in The Crucible

• By making a documentary

• By naming a school after him

According to Aristotle, what must a man do to be a hero?

• Be flawless

• See the root of his own flaws

• Achieve great success

• Be loved by everyone

What is one of John Proctor's major flaws?

• He is very shy

• He is overly ambitious

• He had an affair with a child

• He is too kind

What realization does John Proctor come to in the fourth act?

• That he should lie to save himself

• That his pride has caused much damage

• That he should escape

• That he is innocent

Why does John Proctor decide to confess to being a witch?

• To protect Abigail

• To live the rest of his life

• To avoid execution

• To save his wife

What makes John Proctor a hero by the end of the novel?

• His escape from prison

• His final act of honesty

• His friendship with Abigail

• His wealth

What is the overall message of The Crucible according to the teacher?

• That heroes are born, not made

• That life is always tragic

• That redemption is possible

• That mistakes define us