Admitting this embarassing and painful truth to the entire
Salem community, and in front of the Puritan judges from Boston will give him instant
credibility. Why would anyone confess something that would ruin their reputation in the
eyes of the entire village, and permanently, unless it were true? Why would any man
toss away his good name? By confessing this, Proctor has his best chance to convince the
court that Williams is lying, and that the hangings are of innocent
people.
It's a gamble, to be sure, but since his wife's
life is at stake, along with many of Proctor's innocent friends, he feels it is worth
it, that it is his last resort.
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