Crucible: "We Are Our Own Worst Enemies"

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found out that he had
committed adultery with Abigail. But he did not honestly tell his wife,
Elizabeth, the truth until the midst of the play. This later had influence
to the turning point of the play as Elizabeth confront to Danforth that
Proctor did not commit any sins, when in fact she is just trying to protect
him. What she doesn't realize is that John had already confessed his sins
to Danforth, therefore, Elizabeth's testimony imply that John was a liar.
As a consequence, John was convicted and was sentenced to be hang. John
Proctor's honesty have been a factor in depicting that he is indeed his
"own worst enemy".
In the same manner, John Proctor's exuberant sense of dignity have
also been a factor leading him to become "his own worst enemy". Even after
committing such nefarious acts of sins, he still have extreme pride and
dignity for his name. Therefore, he refuses to sign "[himself] to lies",
and have consequently denied the convictions. Danforth demands that he has
to ...

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