As John speaks to Elizabeth once he remains accused of witchcraft, he states, “I cannot go to the gallows like a saint. It's a fraud. I am not that man,” to emphasize the awareness of his guilty heart and soul (136). Proctor feels like he no longer has the right to be a good man; therefore, he believes that the accusation of witchcraft may remain true, but if he dies falsely convicted and people remember him as a martyr, that will also remain false. According to Otten, Proctor displays a “strident moralism” and continues to “depend on the recognition and acceptance” of his own destiny (3). This illustrates Proctor's goodness which reflects the hypocrisy of the town; while the people of Salem have their own sins, but John accepts his and knows that all people are indeed born evil, but he dies from them. As Danforth continues to ruthlessly enforce the law, Proctor refuses to name the defendants, saying, "I'm talking about my own sins." I cannot judge another” to shed light on his final confession (141). This statement represents John's recognition of himself and the moment he realizes that everyone comes away guilty of something, but he will no longer judge others based on what he has..