Post your thesis statement AND your first topic sentence here. by Mrs. McNesby

28bems4 — 2025-04-25 17:48:55 UTC

In the play, written by Arthur Miller, called The Crucible, the character John Proctor fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he was a moral person, he had a form of authority within Salem, he had a tragic flaw that led to his demise, he had a realization that his decisions and actions have caused his death.

John Proctor fits the criteria of being a tragic hero because he was a moral person.

Ty G - Thesis statement: In Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero because he makes up what the five pieces you need to be a tragic hero include, goodness, superiority, a tragic flaw, realization, and eventually death.

2025-04-25 17:49:16 UTC

Goodness, and superiority were two of the pieces that make up a tragic hero, and John Proctor carries both of these pieces.

Bryce

2025-04-25 17:52:21 UTC

Thesis - In The Crucible, a play by Arthur Miller, John Proctor fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he is a moral and respectful character, has a lot of control, and realizes that his tragic flaw and his other actions lead to his death.

Topic - A tragic hero is a character who is an ethical and moral person, and is respected and superior to a lot of people, John Proctor’s sturdy moral character and his powerful authority in Salem make him a tragic hero.

Tessa G

2025-04-25 17:54:18 UTC

Thesis statement: In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he has the 5 factors that make a tragic hero: goodness, superiority, a tragic flaw/hamartia, realization, and death.

Topic: Throughout the play, John Proctor shows the characteristic of goodness, while still having a tragic flaw that leads to his downfall.

Jack

28jheld1_2 — 2025-04-25 17:54:41 UTC

Thesis: In Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero because he lived by his morals and ethics; he was superior and well respected; he possessed the tragic flaw of selfishness; and his realization leads to his death.

Topic Sentence: John Proctor was a superior man because of his wealth, in his case his land, and the respect that the townspeople had for him.

Claire H

28chanlon1_2 — 2025-04-25 18:02:01 UTC

Thesis: In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he demonstrates goodness and superiority, has a tragic flaw of hubris, and a realization of his actions before he dies.

Topic Sentence: John Proctor’s superiority and his status in the community made him a tragic hero in The Crucible.

Erica

2025-04-25 18:02:41 UTC

Thesis: In The Crucible written by Authur Miller, the protagonist, John Proctor, fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because his character has goodness, superiority, a tragic flaw, and a realization; all of these traits work together and ultimately lead to his death.

Topic sentence: Miller reveals Proctor's superiority through his interactions with others in Salem as well as using direct characterization, which affirms his role as the tragic hero.

Adriano

28aroman1_2 — 2025-04-25 18:02:47 UTC

Thesis - In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor fits the classical role and has the characteristics of a tragic hero because he experienced all of the phases of a tragic hero, including goodness, superiority, tragic flaw, realization, and finally death.

Topic Sentence - Throughout the play’s exposition the author describes Proctor as a moral and ethical person whilst also being a superior and privileged person compared to others living in the small town of Salem.

Abby Klein

2025-04-25 18:03:27 UTC

Thesis- In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor represents a tragic hero because he fits all five characteristics of one: He represents goodness and superiority, he has a tragic flaw, realizes his actions have caused disaster, and eventually ends up dying in the end.

Topic- Throughout the play John’s changing character represents all these factors of a tragic hero, specifically he represents superiority while also representing a tragic flaw that will lead to his demise.

Mia

2025-04-25 18:10:49 UTC

Thesis :In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because, although he is a good and superior a man who has a desire to help others and more land than most in Salem, his tragic flaw of pride and his obsession with maintaining a good reputation leads to his ultimate downfall, as he chooses to die rather than confess and live in sin, finalizing his demise.

Topic: Miller shows throughout the play that Proctor has innate goodness and superiority, which he uses, leading him to confront injustice

Penny

2025-04-25 18:11:59 UTC

Thesis - In the play The Crucible by Authur Miller, John Proctor fits the definition of a tragic hero because he meets the five requirements to be a tragic hero; goodness, superiority, tragic flaw, realization, and ending with death.

Topic - Although John Proctor made some big mistakes in his past, he was a moral and ethical person that carried a good amount of power and respect with him.

Wes M

28wminnick1_2 — 2025-04-25 18:15:46 UTC

In Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he possesses morality and authority; additionally, his temper and lack of loyalty ultimately leads to his demise.

John Proctor's tragic fall that eventually leads to his demise is his temper in the courtroom and his unloyalty to Elizebeth.

Lexi

28apoole1_2 — 2025-04-25 18:19:51 UTC

Thesis: In Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero because of his tragic flaw: pride and guilt, which ultimately leads to his downfall, along with the realization of death and his goodness in the eyes of the public.

Topic: Throughout the play John Proctor consistently tried to display his goodness, superiority, and self-worth to Elizabeth and the fellow townspeople, while still having a tragic flaw of pride that defines him as a tragic hero in Salem.

Sebastian

28speake1_2 — 2025-04-25 18:20:45 UTC

Thesis: In Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, John Proctor fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he possesses the 5 characteristics that all tragic heroes have: authority, morals, the moment when they realize what led to their fate, death, and the chacters fatal flaw, John Proctos fatal flaw shown in the play was his pride.

Topic: Throughout the play, Arthur Miller depicts John Proctor as a moral, authoritative, and prideful man, although his pride eventually plays into his tragic fate.