Question

In "The Crucible," what document does John Proctor rip apart in front of the town's official when Elizabeth is arrested?

A) The Magna Carta
B) The Declaration of Independence
C) The Bible
D) The signed confession

Answer 1

John Proctor tears apart the signed confession in 'The Crucible' to preserve his integrity.

Step-by-step explanation:

In The Crucible, the document that John Proctor rips apart in front of the town's official when Elizabeth is arrested is D) the signed confession. John Proctor's act of tearing the confession is a pivotal moment in the play as it represents his refusal to save himself through a lie, which would have condemned others and compromised his name and integrity.