“Danforth: You misunderstand, sir; I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime. It is not just” (128).
- This is really horrible to hear. How can someone, even after they know a person is innocent, hang them? It is inhumane. Danforth understands that he has been deceived, but will not let the others go because it would not be fair to the others who have already been hanged. It is true. It is not fair, however it is the right thing to do! He may think it is unjust, but he is only protecting his name. If he frees the others, his name will be hurt. It is unfair to those who are being hung. The truth is out and they still have to suffer.
Why does Danforth not free those after the truth has come out?
“Proctor: I speak my own sins; I cannot judge another. Crying out, with hatred: I have no tongue for it.” (141).
- Through the hard times and through all the adversity, Proctor will not give up others. He stays true to himself by tearing up his confession. He gives his life to keep his name. They say it is due to pride or vanity, it is not price. It is being honest. He will not bring himself down. He will be honest, no matter what the cost. He is one of the characters that stay true to himself, and does not give in to the confessions. He is a good man. He loved those around him, and stayed trued to himself.
Who is to blame for Proctor’s death?
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