Question

Reflecting on John Proctor's quote in Act IV, choose the statement that best aligns with his perspective on reputation:

a) Private beliefs should be sacrificed for survival.
b) Life is more valuable than reputation.
c) Maintaining a good name is worth sacrificing one's soul.
d) Guilt by association is unavoidable.

Answer 1

In Act IV of The Crucible, John Proctor's perspective on reputation is best aligned with the statement 'Maintaining a good name is worth sacrificing one's soul.'

Step-by-step explanation:

In Act IV of The Crucible, John Proctor expresses his perspective on reputation through his quote 'I have given you my soul; leave me my name!' This statement aligns with option c) Maintaining a good name is worth sacrificing one's soul. Proctor values his reputation and refuses to allow it to be tarnished, even if it means sacrificing his integrity and confessing to false accusations of witchcraft.