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In Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, the small town of Salem is engulfed in hysteria due to townspeople being accused of witchcraft. Among the accused is John Proctor, a strong, steadfast farmer, outside of Salem. Proctor fulfills the requirements of a “tragic hero” by his actions throughout the play. His “tragic hero” status is illustrated by his efforts to save his wife from execution, his attempt to prove some of the children are making fraudulent claims, and his unwillingness to confess to practicing witchcraft when accused. Proctor is a tragic hero in his efforts to save his wife. Proctor’s first display of trying to save his wife is shown when the Court officials come to take Elizabeth away. Proctor is so upset by this assault on his house that he rips the warrant and tells them to leave rather forcefully saying, “Damn the Deputy Governor! Out of my house!”(77), demonstrating his intense love for his wife. Proctor also shows signs of being a tragic her