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At the end of act 3 Hale denounced the proceedings and quit the court.
Reverend Hale relates to themes in act 1 and 2 by being smart and dynamic
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Reverend Hale is outraged at the end of Act 3 because he realizes that the court is prioritizing its authority and reputation over truth and justice. He witnesses the wrongful accusations and the manipulation of evidence against innocent people, particularly John Proctor and Elizabeth. Hale, having initially supported the witch trials, is horrified by the consequences of the hysteria and feels guilty for his role in the proceedings, leading to his passionate condemnation of the court.
In Act 2 of "The Crucible," Reverend Hale criticizes John Proctor for not attending church regularly and for failing to baptize his third son. Hale believes that Proctor's reluctance to conform to religious practices undermines his credibility and moral standing in the community, especially as the witch trials intensify. This criticism highlights the tension between personal beliefs and societal expectations during the Salem witch trials.
At the end of the act, Hale feels a deep sense of remorse and disillusionment regarding the witch trials and his role in them. He attempts to save John Proctor by urging him to confess to witchcraft, believing that a false confession would at least spare his life. Hale's actions reflect his internal struggle and growing realization that the court's proceedings are unjust and based on hysteria rather than truth. He seeks redemption by trying to prevent further innocent deaths.
Hale tries t persuade Proctor to lie to save his own life.
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Rev. John Hale, who is supposed to objectively search for signs of the Devil, chooses to believe the girls. Unfortunately, many Puritans believed that unmarried girls were incapable of lying. By the virtue of his office, Hale's actions give credence to the claim of witchcraft. His acceptance of the girls' claims allows hysteria to take possession of the townspeople.
Reverend Hale initiates the hysteria at the end of the act by fervently accusing John Proctor and others of witchcraft after being swayed by the fervor and fear of the townspeople. His zealous pursuit of justice, combined with his newfound belief in the existence of witches in Salem, leads him to abandon reason and contribute to the chaos. Hale's insistence on the guilt of the accused escalates the panic, igniting a wave of accusations and further entrenching the community in hysteria. Ultimately, his actions reflect the dangerous consequences of blind faith and moral absolutism in a climate of fear.
hale's mission is to get the prisoneers to confess to witchcraft so they can live , he wants to put a stop to the hangings .
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