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Does John Proctor fit the definition of a tragic hero?-Why or why not? Support your argument with specific evidence of John’s characteristics from the play.

1. A tragic hero is the main character in a tragedy; in order to fit the definition, the individual must be a person a great or noble character who has a tragic flaw that causes his or her downfall. The tragic flaw is a weakness or error in judgment that causes the character to suffer. […]