The title of the play correlates to the severe test John Proctor is put through. His tests are whether he will stay true to God and being an honest man, or lie and conform to the rest of the town’s mindsets. His honesty reveals how much of a loyal man he is, despite committing adultery with Abigail. As a Puritan (especially women), life was very strict and habitual. The men worked, while the women stayed home and cleaned the house, maybe do some crafting such as knitting or sewing, and watched after the children. Almost everyone would go to church on Sundays and that was life. No bickering or foolishness; that was very much frowned upon, as everyone’s main goal was to be one of the “chosen ones” that makes it to heaven. In today’s world,
