Who is Rev. John Hale, and why does he come to Salem, in The Crycible?

Answer 1

Rev.John Hale is best known for his involvement with the Salem witchcraft trials in 1692. After being at the forefront of the prosecutions he was stricken by a dramatic change of heart when his second wife Sarah was accused of witchcraft. She was never convicted as much of what is now Beverly Ma. strongly believed that such a pure and honest woman could never be a witch. Shortly thereafter the trials were concluded. After Sarah's death in 1697 Rev. Hale wrote a book titled "A Modern Enquiry into the Nature of Witchcraft", which condemns those who took leading roles in the trials. His book can be found at the Beverly Historical Society or online at etext.lib.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/archives/ModestEnquiry/

Reverend Hale lived in this house from 1694 until his death on May 15th, 1700. He was buried in the graveyard behind the First Parish Church were he ministered for 32 years and was survived by his three children Rebeckah Hale, Dr. Robert Hale, and James Hale. His house still stands at 39 Hale street in Beverly Ma, although much altered from it's original state when it was inhabited by Rev. Hale.

In Arthur Miller's 1952 play The Crucible, Hale appears in Act I in response to a request from Samuel Parris that he examine Betty Parris, the daughter of Reverend Parris. Hale's quick visit to help with Betty actually causes him to become one of the main characters in the play. Hale stirs the witchcraft cauldron that is brewing in Salem Village.

Hale, a young minister, devoted most of his life to the study of witchcraft and other demonic arts in the hope of being able to destroy them in the name of God. He has found a 'witch' in his home town of Beverly, where he preaches. Ironically, Hale is the impetus behind the witch trials and later is the advocate against them. As a devout Christian, Hale sees it as his duty to seek out the witches, and to 'save their souls'. Hale, after seeing the horrors of the witch trials and watching the loss of both civil and human rights, has a conversion of heart and speaks out against them telling Judge Danforth that they are morally wrong. Hale leaves the court when Mary Warren accuses John Proctor of witchcraft, famously declaring, "I denounce these proceedings. I quit this court!" to which Danforth replies, running after him, "Mister Hale, Mister Hale!"

Answer 2

I only examine this final night, and that i'm no longer able to remember the place or i might submit it, that Rev. Wright and Obama in no way communicate anymore and are bitter enemies. Obama mentioned in an interview "those ties (Trinity and Wright) have been severed." He mentioned it with finality and a tone of voice that permit me understand that ties particularly have been severed, and not in a friendly way. I additionally examine Rev. Wright is writing a e book magnificent now, and little question he will have lots to assert approximately his one-time nephew and protegee. i do no longer think of Wright withdrew to help Barack, yet to help himself, and that i would not be shocked if Obama paid a economic fee for Wright's silence. I additionally think of Wright withdrew with each and every purpose of writing a e book to get revenge.

Answer 3

rev john hale goes to salem to investigate signs of witchcraft later on relizing that abigal williams is in fact naming people witches for personal gain he joins sides with john proctor who is eventually hung just after abby flees salem for barbadoes

Answer 4

crucible. read the book and do your own homework