It is said that in the presence of this farmer “a fool felt his foolishness instantly” (Miller 21). Proctor is a proud and well respected man in the community. In his mind,” his best possession is his good name and the respect and integrity associated with it” (CliffNotes). Though pride is generally considered to be a sin, the pride that Proctor holds in his good name ironically ends up proving to the town and Proctor himself that he possesses a high degree of goodness that most of the other townsfolk seem to
It is said that in the presence of this farmer “a fool felt his foolishness instantly” (Miller 21). Proctor is a proud and well respected man in the community. In his mind,” his best possession is his good name and the respect and integrity associated with it” (CliffNotes). Though pride is generally considered to be a sin, the pride that Proctor holds in his good name ironically ends up proving to the town and Proctor himself that he possesses a high degree of goodness that most of the other townsfolk seem to