An Individual's Achievement Of Self-Knowledge
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An important theme is as a
result of undergoing an ordeal. As Rev. Hale sits through the proceedings of the
court in the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller, his views change drastically.
When Rev. Hale first arrives in Salem, he is very objective about the
whole situation of witchery. He questio ....
Middle of paper
.... are innocent, but his Puritan background
prevents him from questioning the authority of the court.
As the play progresses, Hale begins to alter his views about the trials.
He suggests that John Proctor should have a lawyer, but this request is denied
by Danforth. He claims that a lawyer is not necessary because only the demon
and the witness are important. Actually, he is conveying that the court alone
will decide on the witness' probity based on his own words. Hale realizes that
John Pro ....
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