The Crucible by Arthur Miller takes place in Salem, during the witch trials. The witch trials are started by a group of girls who were caught doing something against their religion. Instead of taking their punishments they state that someone in the town has bewitched them. At first only a couple of people were accused of being a witch. At the end of the play most of the town is accused of witchery. Abigail is …showed first 75 words of 422 total…

…showed last 75 words of 422 total…shame on the church door," Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!"(886). John wants to save his name for the sake of his family. He doesn't want the next generation after him to be in shame of their name, but to be proud of it. John Proctor could no longer live his life as a hypocrite. Through the witch trials he realized the importance of self dignity and pride.