Part one of term paper
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 questions Tituba and Abigail about all the events th ...

Part two of term paper
... to seek out and convict any unknown enemies of the Church. The Salem witchcraft trials began as a result. At first, only the poor and lower classes were accused, but soon respectable members of the community such as Rebecca Nurse and Elizabeth Proctor were charged. Hale's personal feelings tell him that they 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 ...