Reverend Hale’s Transformation: A Journey From Certainty To Doubt In “The Crucible”
Reverend Hale, initially prejudiced towards witchcraft, encounters cognitive dissonance upon witnessing the trials. Evidence chips away at his beliefs, leading to guilt and shame. He now advocates for justice, seeking atonement for his past actions. Hale’s transformation highlights the dangers of snap judgments and the possibility of redemption. Reverend Hale’s Initial Prejudice Discuss his preconceived…