Proctor rips the document containing all the signatures of people who have signed, confessing to have seen the devil. This thwarts Danforths plan to both get the remaining holdouts to confess and destroys evidence danfoeth has to prove witchery and the presence of the devil. While doing this, Proctor protects his reputation which upholds his character. While tearing up the document led to proctor being hanged(rip Giles) , he died a "christian", or a good man. He essentially protected his moral integrity. The importance of honor and reputation to Proctor is shown in the scene where he shouts,"LEAVE ME MY NAME." His desire to keep his name speaks of hiw highly he valued reputation and honor.
"And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house". This passage from Kennedy's inaugural address is a metaphor.
