Reverend Hale uses a combination of intimidation and psychological pressure to force Tituba to confess. He exploits her fear of punishment and the prevailing hysteria surrounding witchcraft in Salem, suggesting that confessing would save her life. Hale also appeals to her emotions by claiming that confessing will help her gain the support of the community, thereby manipulating her into admitting to witchcraft. This tactic reflects the broader themes of fear and power dynamics within the Salem witch trials.
Hale skillfully starts off by intimidating Tituba, demanding that she confess to a pact with the Devil. He forces questions and causes her to lie to save herself and prevent another beating. She's persuaded to "name names". Once she gives him what he wants, she's treated well, this persuades the girls to lie too.
Hale introduces the God into conversation to allow Tituba to open up and tell him everything. He tells Tituba, if she really is a Christian, she should name other witches.
Parris was forceful and Hale was more gentle.
- tituba was accused of witchcraft so he had to question her. - tituba is from the island of barbados and at that itme, witchraft was common there. ~amelia
Hale believes Abigail over Tituba because 1.) Tituba was one of the first people accused of being a witch in Salem. 2.) Tituba is black and there is a large racial discrimination.
Hale skillfully starts off by intimidating Tituba, demanding that she confess to a pact with the Devil. He forces questions and causes her to lie to save herself and prevent another beating. She's persuaded to "name names". Once she gives him what he wants, she's treated well, this persuades the girls to lie too.
Hale introduces the God into conversation to allow Tituba to open up and tell him everything. He tells Tituba, if she really is a Christian, she should name other witches.
Parris was forceful and Hale was more gentle.
- tituba was accused of witchcraft so he had to question her. - tituba is from the island of barbados and at that itme, witchraft was common there. ~amelia
Hale believes Abigail over Tituba because 1.) Tituba was one of the first people accused of being a witch in Salem. 2.) Tituba is black and there is a large racial discrimination.
Reverend Hale blames Tituba because she is one of the first individuals to confess to witchcraft in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." He believes that her confession could reveal a larger conspiracy of witchcraft in Salem, which is why he pressures her to name others involved. Hale's actions reflect his initial naivety and desire to root out evil, but they also contribute to the hysteria that ensues in the community. Ultimately, his blame highlights the scapegoating and fear that permeate the witch trials.
Hale wants Elizabeth to encourage her husband to confess what he has done.
Confess.
Reverend Hale makes Tituba feel important by telling her she has been chosen to help cleanse the village. "The Crucible" is a play that was written by Arthur Miller.
Hale wants Elizabeth to encourage her husband to confess what he has done.
To try to get them to confess.
Reverend Hale was the Puritan pastor during the Salem Witch Trials. He told the witches to confess falsely in order to save their lives.