John Proctor Hero or Scrooge?

John Proctor has made many mistakes is his life. He had an affair with Abigail Williams and he did not have a good relationship with his wife Elizabeth. But what makes John a hero is the fact that he has confessed to his mistakes and has tried to improve his relationship with Elizabeth.

When Elizabeth found out that John have committed adultery he openly confessed instead of lying and making a bad situation worse. After he confessed he avoided Abigail because he was afraid that he would make the same mistake again. When Abigail tells him that she waits for him every night Proctor responds "I'll be coming no more."

When Elizabeth is accused of witchcraft Proctor comes to her rescue by risking his reputation and admitting to the whole court he committed adultery, unfortunately Elizabeth couldn't play along. Adultery is a sin and admitting it could have gotten Proctor a severe punishment. Proctor was aware of this but he still went ahead and risked his reputation and life. This was a very heroic move because in the setting that Proctor is in nobody would have done that.