John is made to recite the Ten Commandments by Reverend Hale as evidence that he is a devout man. When John fails to mention the one sin for which he is guilty, adultery, he commits a mistake. Ironically, he overlooked the one sin he had committed.
In 1692, someone who committed adultery faced the death penalty. Two of the main themes in Arthur Miller's play 'The Crucible' are adultery and desire. In the vicinity of Salem, Massachusetts, the main character John Proctor began an affair with a young woman named Abigail Williams. This episode significantly harms John and influences his behavior throughout the play.
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