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Reverend Parris and Reverend Hale.
Reverend John Hale
the boss
Reverend Parris is a character in Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible. He sent for Reverend Hale because Parris needed an expert on witchcraft and he wanted Reverend Hale's help in hunting down witches.
Reverend Hale is a minister from Beverly who is an expert in demonic arts. Rev. Parris asks Rev. Hale to investigate the situation in Salem.
Reverend Hale makes Tituba feel important by telling her she has been chosen to help cleanse the village. "The Crucible" is a play that was written by Arthur Miller.
The Rev. Mr. Hale is from Beverly.
First he has him recite his commandments and he forgets adultery; then Reverend Hale wants John to confess because he believes that dying is a worse sin than lying.
Hale
At the beginning of "The Crucible," Reverend Parris invites Reverend Hale to Salem. Parris seeks Hale's expertise in witchcraft to help address the mysterious illness affecting his daughter, Betty. He hopes that Hale's presence will validate his authority and quell the growing fears of witchcraft within the community.
Reverand Hale
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Reverend Parris asks for Reverend Hale to come to Salem. He believes Hale's expertise in witchcraft and his reputation as a knowledgeable minister can help address the growing hysteria surrounding the witch trials in the community. Parris hopes that Hale's arrival will lend credibility to the accusations and bolster his own position.