Is John Proctor a Hero?

The character of John Proctor in the play The Crucible is a hero. A hero is someone who stands up for their own values and beliefs and does what is right even when it is not easy. John Proctor is a great example of this, he believes in christian values and although he admits that he is not a saint and says that he has sinned he is willing to take all responsibility onto himself and accept his punishment. He also finds it hard to forgive himself and feels guity which shows he wants to be a good person and make up for his wrong-doings. Even though he confesses to the false accounts of witchcraft that he is charged with, he is quick to revoke his confession as he realises that it would be the wrong thing to do. He wishes to stand up for what he believes is right and would rather die than go against what he believes in and values. John Proctor is definitely portrayed as a heroic character is The Crucible.