Reverend Hale began to doubt people when _____.
English · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Reverend Hale begins to doubt the accusations and the fairness of the trials when he notices the illogical proceedings and when some of the most reputable citizens are accused without proper evidence. His doubts are further amplified after John Proctor's wife, Elizabeth, is accused, and he becomes aware of the possibility that the accusers may be motivated by factors such as jealousy, revenge, and greed rather than the truth. He eventually sees that the legal system has become corrupted by these false claims and he criticizes the court's actions and procedures. This transformation occurs in Arthur Miller's play, "The Crucible," which is set during the Salem Witch Trials.