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John Hale - The Crucible Character Analysis

            Hale is a man who reveals a lot of information through his words. Through thoroughly researching Hale's dialogue we learned that Hale served a vital role in the progression of the script. Hale's character consisted of three elements including his staunch religious beliefs, his commitment to the truth, and finally the change that develops in Hale throughout the course of the play. Hale's multi-layered personality allows him to become one of the most influential characters in the play. .
             Religion to Hale is his dogma, his beliefs in Satan and witchery, and his approach to the truth. Hale's strong moral and religious beliefs create the illusion for other characters that the situation of witchcraft is real. In the beginning of the play Hale confirms the lies of Tituba and Abby that the sickness of Betty was a result of witchery and all of those present in the room accept the idea due to his authority and knowledge on religion. He pursues that which he believes reverently and with zeal overlooking minor details that would lead him to the "truth". He takes things on faith until he has seen them undeniably for himself. .
             Truth as it pertains to Hale is what he believes to be the truth; not necessarily what the truth really is. Hale comes to Salem with the presupposition that witches are abroad. His assumptions become the truth for him when he witnesses the events at Parris' house. The truth of the situation is that his foundations of truth are ugly lies. He eventually sees these lies for what they really are. When this false truth is shattered he looks to his newfound truth for a way to mend what has been undone. .
             Hale's Retribution is found in his path and actions, which he undergoes to repay and rectify his wrongs. Hale realizes in the upheaval of the court that the truth he had accepted was based on lies and then sought to fix what was being destroyed by the chaos and hysteria of this false witch-hunt.


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