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.
Reverend Jonathan Hale.
Reverend Hale relates to themes in act 1 and 2 by being smart and dynamic
At the end of act 3 Hale denounced the proceedings and quit the court.
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.
Giles reveals that Goody Corey and Rebecca Nurse have been arrested.
Reverend Jonathan Hale.
Reverend Hale relates to themes in act 1 and 2 by being smart and dynamic
At the end of act 3 Hale denounced the proceedings and quit the court.
"nearing 40" Act I (Page 32)
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.
Giles reveals that Goody Corey and Rebecca Nurse have been arrested.
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.
In Act 1 of "The Crucible," Giles Corey reveals to Reverend Hale that his wife, Martha, has been reading strange books, which he believes is causing her to be accused of witchcraft. He expresses his concern and confusion about the situation, showing his distrust of the court's proceedings. Giles's revelation highlights the broader theme of paranoia and the consequences of fear in the Salem witch trials. His character introduces a blend of humor and seriousness, emphasizing the absurdity of the accusations.
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.
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.
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.
Katrina Hale