his accusations and examinations are believed to be proper in accordance to
what is justifiable in the eyes of fellow townsfolk. A point comes near the end of Act Two
that the audience learns that Goody Nurse, the kindest, most saint-like of Salem, has been
taken into custody under warrant of witchcraft. This is the part where the audience really
starts to see a difference in Hale’s attitude and belief. For example, during the
conversation with Mr. Nurse concerning Rebecca’s imprisonmen
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