Proctor's development can be construed as a journey toward a specific kind of self-discovery. At the opening of the play, Proctor is a fallen man, having had an extra-marital affair with the family servant, Abigail Williams. Proctor's wife has trouble forgiving him and Proctor struggles to rehabilitate his pride and sense of self-worth. In the end of the play, Proctor discovers that there is still a chance for him to act with integrity and...
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