0
Having portrayed the role of Judge Hathorne at the Rochester Opera House, I did some research on the real-life character.
Judge John Hathorne was not what we'd call "Mr. Nice Guy"! While he was clearly clever and educated, he was also not a very happy man at the time of the Salem witch trials. Consider that he was the sitting judge in the village of Salem. Once word reached Boston of the hysteria that was taking place in Salem, Judge Danforth (who was also the Deputy Governor) was sent up to Salem in order to take charge of the proceedings. This relegated Hathorne to "second fiddle", so to speak, as witnessed by the fact he had to ask Danforth for permission to question Mary Warren.
After the trials, most of the judges (including Danforth) recanted for their actions. Hathorne...alone... went to the grave (in 1717) without ever recanting for his actions. He truly believed that he had done the work of God.
EDIT:
Clearly, his great-grandson disagreed about what "god" wanted. The famous Nathaniel Hawthorne was born Hathorne. He added the "W" to distance himself from his infamous ancestor.
What else can I help you with?
Who is on trial when Giles Corey interrupts the court?
Martha Corey is on trial. She was put on trial in Salem, Massachusetts as part of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the 1600s.
How does the Salem witch trial relate to The Crucible?
The Crucible is a fictional work ABOUT the Salem Witch Trials.
Why is Tituba put on trial?
Tituba, an enslaved woman in Salem, is put on trial during the witch trials of 1692 primarily because she is one of the first individuals accused of witchcraft. Her confession, which was coerced under duress, fueled the hysteria and led to further accusations against others in the community. As a marginalized figure, her status made her a convenient scapegoat for the town's fears and societal tensions. Ultimately, her trial symbolizes the broader themes of paranoia and injustice during the Salem witch trials.
In the crucible why does miller includes about land disputes?
Miller used the real Salem trial records as one of the sources of his play. In the records there were land disputes among Putnam and others.
What does Mary warren say about the trial provide a quote what role is she playing in the trial?
Mary Warren, in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," expresses her belief that the trial is unjust and that the accusations are based on hysteria rather than truth. She states, "I cannot, I cannot... I am too afraid." This indicates her role as a conflicted character caught between the pressure of the other girls and her conscience, as she oscillates between supporting the court's proceedings and recognizing their inherent injustice. Ultimately, her testimony reflects the fear and manipulation present in the Salem witch trials.
What is the connection between the Judge of the Salem witch trial and Nathaniel Hawthorne?
There were multiple judges during the trials. Nathaniel Hawthorne's great-great-grandfather was one of them, a man by the name of John Hathorne.
What happened to the people that got charged in the salem witch trial?
They were arrested and housed in a jail until they were tried.
Are the Salem Witch Trials related to Halloween?
No. The Salem Witch Trials happened in the summer of 1692. Along with all other Witch trial in the Colonial Era none of them were related to Halloween.
Who is on trial when Giles Corey interrupts the court?
Martha Corey is on trial. She was put on trial in Salem, Massachusetts as part of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the 1600s.
When the Salem Witch Trial happen?
1692 and 1693 in Salem Ma
Where was Salem witchcraft trial?
The Salem Witch Trials took place in Salem Massachusettes, in what is now the USA.
Where was the Salem witch trial held in?
the Salem Witch trials were held in various locations dotted all over the USA from 1692-1693. The Salem Witch trials is the shortest Witch trial to be recorded in history.
When did the Salem with trial finish?
May of 1693.
Who was the judge at Jurgis trial?
The judge at Jurgis' trial was Judge Pat Callahan.
How does the Salem witch trial relate to The Crucible?
The Crucible is a fictional work ABOUT the Salem Witch Trials.
What is a person in charge at trial?
The trial Judge.
Why did the Salem witch trials occur?
The Salem witch trial occured because of two girls supposedly "hallucinating". They blamed there slave and people found reasons to blame people for things that happened who knows when? You get it..... Anonymous, 11 Year Old
