In 'The Crucible,' Reverend Hale was an expert on the supernatural, specifically witchcraft, from nearby Beverly. His credentials consisted of having recently encountered a witch in Beverly. He was called to Salem to determine if the strange happenings being experienced there could be tied to witchcraft.
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To determine whether Betty's illness has "unnatural" causes
Rob Campbell in the 1996 theatrical Release
Samuel Parris was the reverand of the church in Salem Village. It was his daughter and niece who were first afflicted. Some believe he played up the importance of what was going on to divert the population's attention from wanting to fire him.
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Reverend John Hale is a well-educated minister and an expert in witchcraft who arrives in Salem in Act 1 of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." He is called to investigate the presence of witchcraft after the local girls are caught dancing in the woods. Hale's initial purpose is to identify and eradicate any signs of witchcraft, reflecting his belief in the righteousness of his mission. However, as the play progresses, his character undergoes a transformation as he grapples with the consequences of the witch trials.
Reverend Hale's reason for coming to Salem is to learn about Betty's illness.
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George Burroughs, the Maine reverand.
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