The Character Transition of Reverend John Hale

At the beginning of Act III, Hale begins to doubt the accusations made and starts to sympathize with the accused. Reverend Hale feels a deep sorrow for the people accused and tries to defend them. He becomes an antagonist then transitions to someone the reader is proud of. " This is referring to when Danforth inquires that Proctor admit who he saw with the devil, and Hale tries to convince Danforth to stop asking. When Hale comes into town, when John Proctor is already sentenced to death, he says to Elizabeth Proctor, "I would save your husband's life, for if he is taken, I count myself his murderer. Will you tell me why are you so absent?" Just because John and Elizabeth Proctor do not go to church often, they are accused of practicing witchery. " Hale finally realizes that his earlier motives and accusations were wrong. At the end of Act III, Hale exclaims, "I denounce these proceedings, I quit this court!" Hale is fed up with the foolishness and stubbornness of the court and decides he cannot handle it. Hale wants to take back what he said and tries to get John to confess so he can feel better about himself. Through pressure and questi!

ons, Hale accuses Tituba, John and Elizabeth Proctor, and the other people in Salem of witchcraft.

At the end of the play, Hale takes a large part in defending the accused people of Salem. " It is odd that in Act II, Hale accuses John with the same thing the court does, the fact that John does not go to church, and now Hale defends him. Hale would rather not put himself in a situation where he has no say in it and where he cannot help.