Yet when put to the final test, the meaning here of "crucible," he will go to his death rather than irrevocably compromise his integrity. ... Fourthly, he is shamed by the courage of Rebecca and the others who have not freed themselves by lying. ... Proctor and Rebecca have already urged caution; there are obvious tensions between them and the Putnams; Abigail has already been proved to have engaged in questionable activities; and Tituba is a terrified slave. ... Yet, when measured against the uncompromising valor of Corey, Rebecca Nurse, and both Proctors, he is seen as a moral failure. ... H...

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