Kaitlyn Zeeb
Mr. Hamas
English II Honors, Period 2
29 September 2017
The Crucible Essay The Salem Witch Trials were one of the darkest times in American history. During this time period, hundreds of people were accused of practicing witchcraft, and around twenty were killed during the paranoia. “The Crucible” is a play written by Arthur Miller which focuses on the inconsistencies of these witch trials in Salem. Throughout the course of Miller’s play, character Reverend Hale goes through some changes. In Act 3, Reverend Hale shouts, "I quit this court!" After returning in Act 4, he is not only a different man, but a different minister. Reverend Hale evolves from a man whose intent is to end satans influence on the world to a person who …show more content…
Hale was forced to accept that his beliefs have been manipulated and he realizes that he has been a part of the deaths of innocent people. He loses faith in the law and questions his faith in God. In Act I, when Hale first arrived, his energy and determination to rid the town of the devil’s spirit was persistent. This is shown in Act I when Hale states, “ No, no. Now let me instruct you. We cannot look to superstition in this. The Devil is precise; the marks of his presence are definite as stone, and I must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless you are prepared to believe me if I should find no bruise of hell upon her.” This shows how Reverend Hale is definite about the fact that the devil is here and he is planning to stay. Hale will only help rid them of this spirit if the public is prepared to get rid of the devil without mercy. Towards the end of the play, Hale’s motives or intentions start to change. In Act IIII, Reverend Hale’s change in opinion started to become more apparent. This is shown when Hale says, “If you think God wills you to raise rebellion, Mister Danforth, you are mistaken.” This quote is showing how Hale evolved as a character throughout the play because he is now saying that God will not permit anyone to rebel over the trials and the “presence” of the devil. Hale means that God would not want people to rebel over …show more content…
This again, is another reason why Hale has changed throughout the play. In Act I, Miller writes of Hale, "His goal is light, goodness, and its preservation." Everyone knew Hale to be the best witch-hunter around. Hale was so determined to show off what he could do in Salem. Though he could come off to some as full of himself, his goal is to fight the devil. In Act II, Hale’s confidence begins to lessen. This is shown when Hale shows up at Proctors house. He goes there without the court’s knowledge to get his own idea of who Proctor is. This action could show that Hale is starting to doubt himself. When Proctor gets convicted in Act III,, Hale's confidence finally shatters. He quits the court and storms out in anger. All in all, Reverend Hale changed throughout the course of the play due to his loss in
Mr. Hamas
English II Honors, Period 2
29 September 2017
The Crucible Essay The Salem Witch Trials were one of the darkest times in American history. During this time period, hundreds of people were accused of practicing witchcraft, and around twenty were killed during the paranoia. “The Crucible” is a play written by Arthur Miller which focuses on the inconsistencies of these witch trials in Salem. Throughout the course of Miller’s play, character Reverend Hale goes through some changes. In Act 3, Reverend Hale shouts, "I quit this court!" After returning in Act 4, he is not only a different man, but a different minister. Reverend Hale evolves from a man whose intent is to end satans influence on the world to a person who …show more content…
Hale was forced to accept that his beliefs have been manipulated and he realizes that he has been a part of the deaths of innocent people. He loses faith in the law and questions his faith in God. In Act I, when Hale first arrived, his energy and determination to rid the town of the devil’s spirit was persistent. This is shown in Act I when Hale states, “ No, no. Now let me instruct you. We cannot look to superstition in this. The Devil is precise; the marks of his presence are definite as stone, and I must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless you are prepared to believe me if I should find no bruise of hell upon her.” This shows how Reverend Hale is definite about the fact that the devil is here and he is planning to stay. Hale will only help rid them of this spirit if the public is prepared to get rid of the devil without mercy. Towards the end of the play, Hale’s motives or intentions start to change. In Act IIII, Reverend Hale’s change in opinion started to become more apparent. This is shown when Hale says, “If you think God wills you to raise rebellion, Mister Danforth, you are mistaken.” This quote is showing how Hale evolved as a character throughout the play because he is now saying that God will not permit anyone to rebel over the trials and the “presence” of the devil. Hale means that God would not want people to rebel over …show more content…
This again, is another reason why Hale has changed throughout the play. In Act I, Miller writes of Hale, "His goal is light, goodness, and its preservation." Everyone knew Hale to be the best witch-hunter around. Hale was so determined to show off what he could do in Salem. Though he could come off to some as full of himself, his goal is to fight the devil. In Act II, Hale’s confidence begins to lessen. This is shown when Hale shows up at Proctors house. He goes there without the court’s knowledge to get his own idea of who Proctor is. This action could show that Hale is starting to doubt himself. When Proctor gets convicted in Act III,, Hale's confidence finally shatters. He quits the court and storms out in anger. All in all, Reverend Hale changed throughout the course of the play due to his loss in