out which way to go. Should he continue with what he is doing and
             listen to Judge Danforth or should he listen to his conscience? He does try a feeble attempt to
             talk to Danforth and explain how the unjust the court actions are, but again, his inner struggle
             pulls him back to a more moderate stand. Hale then decides to persuade the wrongly accused to
             confess witchcraft. At least this will save them from death by hanging. He preaches perjury to
             the people, even though this is also against their religion. Hale's principles were ridden with guilt
             and sadness because of his struggle with himself. Not only does Hale question himself, and
             Danforth, but he questions his religion. Near the end of Act IV, Hale tells Elizabeth that
             following religion is not worth it if religion can justify the death of so many innocent people
             without credible evidence. This is the ultimate reproach, and Hale ends up leaving after the
             hangings, with the weight of 19 innocent people (including the good names of Rebecca Nurse,
             Martha Corey and John Proctor,) dead, which rests somewhat on his shoulders.
             John Proctor a farmer and village commoner is similarly faced with an inner turmoil. He,
             as well as Giles Corey and Rebecca Nurse became very prominent people and were respected in
             Salem. Because of his role in the court cases, John gained respect. John also earns the respect of
             the older members of the community, with his involvement of building the Salem church "I
             nailed the roof upon the church, I hung the door." John Proctor is considered an honest man, but
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