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Proctor, God's emissary, bravely surrenders his life, restoring the dignity to his name, removing the shame and guilt from his sin, cleansing it for his family, his wife, and children. The name Proctor means steward or charged with the care of something. Early in the play, Proctor's desire to preserve his good name keeps him from testifying against Abigail.
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The response should indicate an awareness that a formal interpretation would focus on the structure, literary elements, and devices in the poem, while a biographical interpretation would focus on the author's life and movitations.
