John Proctor is forced to make a tough decision in the Crucible, Act 2. During the time period, to say that a person doesn’t believe in something that is written in the Bible is as if to say they don’t believe in God himself. Not believing in God was something often punishable by death. So when Reverend Hale comes to his house, John Proctor has to decide whether to tell Hale what he believes in, or tell a lie in order for protection. He decides to lie. This decision shows the character’s beliefs, as well as how society affects the people living in a community. If I was presented with the same situation, I would have to ask myself, would I be willing to lie about something I believe in? Or would I state my beliefs?
Taking into account of society today, I know that people are not always accepting of different beliefs. If I had to lie about a belief in order to protect myself, I don’t think I would. I think that it is very important for a person to stay true to their beliefs. If I could not stand up for myself, and what I value, then I could not expect myself to respect other’s beliefs. Even though standing up for your self can present a tough situation, not every person can believe the same thing. If you don’t believe in something for a particular reason, then another person might feel the same way. Different beliefs shape our society, and make it what it is. Although sometimes it might be difficult to stand up for what I believe in, if I was presented with that situation, I would hope that I could tell the truth about how I feel.
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