Proctor's conflict involves man vs. self. He must decide what is more important - his reputation or his life. Danforth wants him to confess to witchcraft in order to be released from prison. Proctor is willing to this. However, when it is explained to him that he must sign a confession, Proctor hesitates. To do so would be to suggest to the townspeople and others that he really was involved. To confess verbally to people who know he is lying is one thing; to willingly ruin his reputation in the whole community is another. Proctor can not do this, particularly when he sees that his confession will be used to convince others to untruthfully confess as well. Honesty and integrity have become too important. He tears up the confession and goes willingly to the gallows.
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