From my understanding, Pontius Pilate was a roman judge who condemned Jesus. Therefore, when Proctor labels Hale with this name, he is expressing that Hale is working unjustly, encouraging the prosecution of innocent people and failing to intervene in their unfair trials. I think that makes sense :o)
Reverend Hale comes to the Proctor's home after Elizabeth was mentioned in court. He is there to check their devotion to the church and questions why John has been so often absent from church. That two of the three Proctor boys had been baptized was also a source of concern for Rev. Hale. John Proctor was also asked to recite his ten commandments and ironically messed up on the one about committing adultery.
This scene shows how Hale is an outsider and seems to be gathering factual information. He appears to be reasonable in a very unreasonable time in the Salem community. As the story progresses, he sees the insanity and feels guilty about what he fostered.
It is a bible refrence to the pontius pilate, witness of Jesus
Pontius Pilate doesn't want to to responsible for someone's death he knew was innocent. So, Proctor is saying that he can't get away with everything.
He is an expert in witch craft
Hale
The Rev. Mr. Hale is from Beverly.
Hale believes that the devil will only attack the house of a moral person, because it would not make sense to attack more.
Hale from The Crucible.
Hale examines Proctor and his wife in their home because their names came up in court.
Reverend John Hale and John Proctor are characters in the play "The Crucible." Hale comes to Proctors home to question why Abigail Williams was released from working for the Proctor's.
I think Hale went to Proctors house because he heard that John Proctor has been missing out on Sabeth(?) days lately and his third son has not been baptised. Also I think he went to tell John Proctor that Elizabeth's name was mentioned in Court that day.
Hale
The Rev. Mr. Hale is from Beverly.
Hale believes that the devil will only attack the house of a moral person, because it would not make sense to attack more.
Hale from The Crucible.
Hale examines Proctor and his wife in their home because their names came up in court.
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Reverend John Hale is an expert on demonology.
Reverend Hale is a fictional character in the book, The Crucible. He is the spiritual doctor in the town of Salem.
He is an expert on witchcraft.
Hale came out to question all accused persons for himself, so that he would have some knowledge of the people before they appeared in court or jail. He came to Proctor's house to question them to see if either of them had any suspicious activities which would relate to witchcraft.