Proctor- Hero or Chuckles the Silly Piggy?

         In the play, the Crucible, conflict concerning the belief that various characters are witches causes many problems within the book. One such character is John Proctor. Proctor in essence is one of the few people who hasn't lost their mind when it comes to this time of witch hysteria. Honestly I believe that Proctor is a hero. He may have demonstrated characteristics that may not describe a hero, such as cheating on his wife, but he has the most important quality. That quality happens to be bold and righteous ideals. Although it is typical of a hero to fight bad guys and recite cheesey lines that highlight how evil won't ever prevail, Proctor uses his reasoning and listens to his heart.
         When introduced, Proctor seems like a farmer with a strong distaste towards Parris. Eventually, it is revealed that he had an affair with the niece of Parris, Abigail. Soon, his wife, Elizabeth, is accused by Abigail of being a witch. He and Mary Warren testify that Elizabeth is not a witch and further give information on the topic. Not only does Mary support him (for now), but also Corey and many others. As the story continues, the reasoning behind Abigail's accusations against Elizabeth are revealed to be that she wants to steal Proctor away from Elizabeth because she believes that Proctor loves her. Skipping along, Proctor is later found guilty and would be executed for using "witchcraft" upon Mary and the other girls. Proctor is later given the chance to admit that he was "controlled by the Devil" but he later has a realization that he would lose the last thing that made him who he was. His name. Considering all he had left was his name since he admitted in court to having an affair with Abigail, his reputation went down the drain.
            I deem Proctor a hero because no matter what the authority said he did what he thought was right. I also see Proctor as a hero because he oppose Parris, a selfish individual who is attempting to maintain his power by guiding nonsense of witches around the town.