In this play, Proctor is a tragic hero. The symbolism of him forgetting the adultery commandment is that it is representative of his tragic flaw. The mistake he made was of course having the affair with Abigail. This mistake keeps him from coming forward to “out” Abigail until Elizabeth is condemned. Later, he confesses to lechery, sexual immorality, and forfeits his good name and reputation in an attempt to show the court Abigail is a liar.
Overall, his omission of the adultery commandment contributes to our understanding of Proctor as a tragic hero with a tragic flaw. Nonetheless, he tries to be good again and dies trying.
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