Later in the book, Proctor is faced with another trial proving his sincerity. His confession to the affair leaves his integrity untouched, even though it severely damages his reputation.
He couldn’t keep the secret any longer and calls Abigail a “.whore” (110) and takes the court by surprise. Proctor has proved that he is a man who values honesty and because of this, he cannot lie. In Act 3, Proctor had an extremely difficult decision to make, either maintain his secret regarding his affair with Abigail or confess to lechery in attempt to save his wife, Elizabeth, by discrediting her.
It was far more valuable to him to die truthful than to live on without any self respect. John Proctor repeatedly displayed his acts of integrity throughout the play.
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