Tragedy is interpreted in different ways. For example, the wise Greek philosopher Aristotle defines “tragedy” as a story in which a character makes a terrible mistake in his life that leads to his pitiful death. On the other hand, Arthur Miller defines “tragedy” as a characteristic common to all human beings willing to give their lives for necessary and just causes, and for their dignity. A composite definition of a tragedy is a character in a story who recognizes the terrible mistake he has made and is willing to give his life for the necessary cause that would lead to his inevitable death. In The Crucible, John Proctor's dilemma is either to confess his affair with Abigail or to keep silent about this secret to preserve his reputation. John Proctor has a tragic death and is therefore a tragic hero, but he fails to be an admirable character in The Crucible for committing adultery. As stated earlier, tragedy does not only affect selected people or remarkable humans, but rather the ordinary person. . In The Crucible, John Proctor embodies “tragedy” for the common man of Salem. In the article Tragedy and the Common Man, Miller explains tragedy as "the consequence of a man's total compulsion to evaluate himself justly, his destruction in the attempt poses a wrong or evil in his environment." And this is precisely the morality of tragedy and its lesson” (1). Miller expresses his point of view by recognizing the "tragedy" that characterizes John Proctor, an average man from Salem who disputes the accusations of Abigail and her friends and is willing to give his life for a justified decision. John Proctor is categorized as a courageous man. hero in The Crucible. He defended the absurd accusations of w...... middle of paper ...... or refuses to post the testimony on the church doors because he will not allow the judge to ruin his name and that he would die if he can't have everything he has left. John Proctor portrays a courageous individual with the image of a sincere and honorable man, not only in the minds of the Salem community, but also in his own. His death involves more than a "tragedy", but rather a strong action that inspires and encourages the citizens of Salem to follow in his footsteps for change. Proctor is frustrated to see the court believe Abigail and not the innocent people. He said, “My wife is innocent, except she knew a whore when she saw one!” You destroy the sky and raise a whore! (Act III). He is furious that court officials believe the Salem girls' ridiculous claims and actions, that everyone's belief in God seems to be deteriorating..