We can explain why Proctor's name is so important in the play "The Crucible" in the following manner:
His name is his reputation. His descendants inherit his name, which is why Proctor does not wish to tarnish it with a confession to a crime he has not committed.
- In the play "The Crucible," bu Arthur Miller, John Proctor is accused of witchcraft.
- The play is set at a time when such an accusation was a big deal, and when those found guilty were punished with death.
- Proctor is given the chance to confess to save his life, but he does not accept it.
- He honors his own the name - the name of his family, of his descendants. He will not confess to a crime he did not commit.
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