There were many characters that were at fault for the multiple deaths that occurred throughout the play, include John Proctor’s. Reverend Hale was one of the character’s who was most responsible for the outcome of the story. Before he arrived in Salem, many did not believe Betty had been bewitched, some believed she was only pretending. However, in him and confirming that her actions were coerced by the devil, it began the stream of accusations from Abigail Williams and the rest of the girls. Another reason Hale was responsible was because, at first, he believed all the accusations that came his way. His willingness to look for witchcraft in Salem blinded his common sense. For example, in the beginning of the play it never came to his
