Before he hangs, Proctor tells Hale, "I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs." What does he mean?

before he hangs, proctor tells hale, "i do think i see some shred of goodness in john proctor.not enough to weave a banner with,but white enough to keep it from such dogs." what does the figurative language in this statement reveal about the character of proctor ?

a.he is deluded about the importance of his individual death

b.he values but does not magnify his own sense of honor

c.he thinks conscience is nothing but a rag

d.he envies those who are nobler than he

e.he hopes his death will inspire others to defy the court