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Hale is advising for those that are condemned to "lie" by admitting they did deal in witchcraft. Hale believes now that life is more precious than standing on a principle, contrary to his earlier belief.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoReverend Hale is advising, actually begging, the condemned to confess, even though he knows the confessions would be lies. The Arthur Miller play 'The Crucible' premiered on January 22, 1953.
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∙ 13y agoTo just confess and take the punishment. So they would not be hung, but only be put in jail.
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Who seeks confessions from rebecca nurse and other condemned prisoners in act 4 of the crucible?
Reverend Jonathan Hale.
How reverend hale relate to themes in act 1and 2?
Reverend Hale relates to themes in act 1 and 2 by being smart and dynamic
What does Reverend Hale do at the end of act 3?
At the end of act 3 Hale denounced the proceedings and quit the court.
What does Reverend Hale mean when he says there is blood om your head?
In Act IV of "The Crucible," Reverend Hale cries, "There is blood on my head!" At the time of this statement, Hale has come to counsel Christians whom are scheduled to die. If they admit to witchcraft crimes they did not commit, their lives will be spared. In the beginning of the piece, Hale is involved in the accusation and sentencing of many innocent people who refused to admit to the false crimes. Their deaths are weighing heavily on him by Act IV, and he is trying to save the lives of those that have not yet been killed.
What news dose giles Cory reveal to the proctors and reverend hale in act 2?
Giles reveals that Goody Corey and Rebecca Nurse have been arrested.
Who seeks confessions from rebecca nurse and other condemned prisoners in act 4 of the crucible?
Reverend Jonathan Hale.
How reverend hale relate to themes in act 1and 2?
Reverend Hale relates to themes in act 1 and 2 by being smart and dynamic
What does Reverend Hale do at the end of act 3?
At the end of act 3 Hale denounced the proceedings and quit the court.
How old was Reverend Hale in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
"nearing 40" Act I (Page 32)
What does Reverend Hale mean when he says there is blood om your head?
In Act IV of "The Crucible," Reverend Hale cries, "There is blood on my head!" At the time of this statement, Hale has come to counsel Christians whom are scheduled to die. If they admit to witchcraft crimes they did not commit, their lives will be spared. In the beginning of the piece, Hale is involved in the accusation and sentencing of many innocent people who refused to admit to the false crimes. Their deaths are weighing heavily on him by Act IV, and he is trying to save the lives of those that have not yet been killed.
What news dose giles Cory reveal to the proctors and reverend hale in act 2?
Giles reveals that Goody Corey and Rebecca Nurse have been arrested.
What is reverend Hale's personality in act 1?
Reverend Hale, in act 1, seems to be slightly conceited. He says that his books are, 'weighted with authority.' He also considers himself to be as knowledgeable and intelligent as doctors and other high ranked citizens. However, he is just taking pride in his job. He thinks he witch hunts for a good cause and to help the people of Beverly and Salem, therefore showing his pride in his work.
Why is reverend Hale in Salem?
In the story "The Crucible," Reverend Hale goes to Salem because he is an expert on demonic arts, and Reverend Parris wants him to examine Betty. The reason for why he returned was because He came back to try and get the people who are about to be hanged to confess in order to save their lives. He tries to get Danforth to postpone the hangings as well. Hale now knows the trials were lies started by teenage girls who got caught doing something wrong. He is mostly concerned for Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor who are the first of the town's upstanding citizens to be hanged. He wants them to confess so they won't hang. He's trying to save their lives. Act four- Danforth: "You baffle me, sir. Why have you returned here? Hale: "Why, it is all simple. i come to do the devil's work. I come to counsel christians they should belie themselves. there is blood on my head! can not see the blood on my head!!" To pray with the people who are condemned to hang.
How does Reverend Hale contribute to the emotional fever of the end of the Act I when the girls begin naming individuals who were supposedly seen with the devil?
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.
In the crucible act 2 what reasons does john proctor gives to reverend hale for his absence at church?
proctor explains to Hale that he does not like Parris' theology. He says that Parris spends too much time lecturing on the devil and damnation. he also says that he built the roof on the church (so that there is no way he could be connected with the devil) and that he does not trust Parris with his children's baptisms.
Who is supporting act for Australian 2013 tour?
Katrina Hale
What evidence is there that reverend parris is greedier than the average reverend?
Reverend Parris is greedier than the average Reverend because of his actions in Act One. He is always talking about property and money than he does God, and that he tends to talk about Hell very often
