The Crucible by Arthur Miller is set in Salem in a Puritan community. John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Reverend Hale, Reverend Paris and Abigail are the main characters. The book is about witchcraft or what the town considers witchcraft. John Proctor is the tragic hero because he is loving, loyal, and authoritative, but his tragic flaw is his character. John is a loving husband. He proves this by telling Elizabeth: "It's well seasoned" (p. 48) in reference to the rabbit she was cooking, to which he had to add salt. He likes to make her happy, which shows that he loves her, and so he asks, "Would you like that?" (p.48) He asks, in reference to purchasing a heifer for her, if the crops are good. He assures her that he will “fall like an ocean on this ground” by which he shows his love by caring for her freedom (p.73). In court, he admits that he “knew” her, he talks about Abigail and their affair (p. 102). He shows his love towards his wife by sacrificing his freedom, life, honor, dignity and pride to prove Elizabeth's innocence and regain her freedom. He tells Elizabeth to “show honor now” because he is to be hanged on the gallows (p. 133). He shows her his love by letting her know that he cares about her enough to want her to be strong even if he has to die..