Authors use characters to portray revolutions in society. In the play, The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, one of the prominent characters, Reverend John Hale undergoes on of the biggest changes. Reverend Hale arrives in Salem thinking that his authority is in the books that he reads and that every decision should be made after reading many books and examining the possible choices. After being in Salem for a few months and enduring the Salem witch trials, Rev. Hale learns to find authority inside himself and nowhere else. The change in Reverend Hale can be seen through his statements throughout the play and how his tone changes from being positive that there was witch craft in Salem to being a firm supporter against witch craft in Salem.
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Arthur Miller used his play, The Crucible, to teach many lessons. Miller brings about these themes through his characters. One of the main characters, Reverend John Hale brings about the theme of justice and equality for all. Though this theme fades in and out throughout the play, Hale truly brings this theme up throughout the play. Miller brings about this theme first when he wants insists that the court will give justice to everyone. Hale believes that the judicial system is rooted in justice and will always follow that. Hale tells the people of Salem that he, Parris, Danforth, and Hawthorne could enforce justice. Hale also shows this theme when he stands up to Danforth. Hale is finally convinced that the girls are lying and wants to finally bring justice to Salem. Hale tells Danforth that he needs to listen to Giles, Proctor, and Nurse because it is their right to defend them. Hale wants the people to be able to prove that they are innocent. By standing up to Danforth, Hale shows Salem that everyone is entitled to justice in the courts. Hale truly embodied justice, even though it was not always a clear at some throughout the
Rev. Hale/ Act One/ Page 36:
“They must …show more content…
Arthur Miller used his play, The Crucible, to teach many lessons. Miller brings about these themes through his characters. One of the main characters, Reverend John Hale brings about the theme of justice and equality for all. Though this theme fades in and out throughout the play, Hale truly brings this theme up throughout the play. Miller brings about this theme first when he wants insists that the court will give justice to everyone. Hale believes that the judicial system is rooted in justice and will always follow that. Hale tells the people of Salem that he, Parris, Danforth, and Hawthorne could enforce justice. Hale also shows this theme when he stands up to Danforth. Hale is finally convinced that the girls are lying and wants to finally bring justice to Salem. Hale tells Danforth that he needs to listen to Giles, Proctor, and Nurse because it is their right to defend them. Hale wants the people to be able to prove that they are innocent. By standing up to Danforth, Hale shows Salem that everyone is entitled to justice in the courts. Hale truly embodied justice, even though it was not always a clear at some throughout the