John, though at first hesitant, is able to admit to his past faults and confess in order to show Abigails lies. It shows the audience his bravery and courage, knowing if he involves himself he to will be accused. However, he is willing to risk this to put down the reputation of Abigail, and also dies so his friends won't have to die alone.
Each paragraph you write should have a main idea or dialog basically those things see when you write if you have more than one main idea it confuses the reader.