1. The Crucible
The Crucible takes place in the Puritan New England town of Salem Massachusetts in 1692. ... Reverend Hale is and intellectual, nave witch-hunter. ... Early in the play he is the force behind the witch trials, probing for confessions and encouraging people to testify. ... He is an honest, upright, and blunt-spoken, well-respected man in Salem. ... But it is a whore's vengeance -This attempt fails and only then does he realize that it is too late, that matters have gone to far, and that not even the truth can break the powerful hold Abigail has on the court and people of Salem Massachusett...
- Word Count: 784
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School