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)
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Reverend Hale tests the Proctors by questioning their religious devotion and their adherence to Puritanical beliefs. He specifically asks them about their church attendance and their familiarity with the Ten Commandments. Hale's inquiries reveal the Proctors' struggles with their faith, particularly John's inability to recall all the commandments, which he attributes to his guilt and personal struggles. These tests serve to highlight the moral complexities of the characters and the weight of societal expectations during the witch trials.
At this point in "The Crucible," Reverend Hale begins to doubt the court's legitimacy and increasingly believes that the Proctors are telling the truth. He recognizes that the court's actions are driven by hysteria and personal vendettas rather than justice. Hale's growing disillusionment with the court leads him to advocate for the Proctors, as he understands that the accusations are based on falsehoods rather than actual witchcraft.
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.
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.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Reverend Hale tests the Proctors by questioning their religious devotion and their adherence to Puritanical beliefs. He specifically asks them about their church attendance and their familiarity with the Ten Commandments. Hale's inquiries reveal the Proctors' struggles with their faith, particularly John's inability to recall all the commandments, which he attributes to his guilt and personal struggles. These tests serve to highlight the moral complexities of the characters and the weight of societal expectations during the witch trials.
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.