Reverend Hale goes into court hoping to find the real truth of the matter. When Hale realizes that Giles is innocent, Hale tries to persuade the court by stating “he clams hard evidence” on behalf of Giles. Though, the court seems not to take into consideration of his opinion. While the court is in session, Hale continues to testify on behalf of the accused that will not confess. He is now unconditionally against the belief of witchcraft in Salem. Hale even says he regrets signing away the death warrants of some of the accused.
Hale attempts to save the life of John Proctor by saying, “It is a natural lie to tell; I beg you, stop now before another is condemned! I may shut my conscience to it no more—private vengeance is working through this testimony! From the beginning this man has struck me true. By my oath to Heaven, I believe him now, and I pray you call back his wife before we--.” As the climax build up, Hale comes to realize that the accused are only being accused because there are many personal matters within the city that do not have to do with religion, but instead, have to do with personal grudges. Now, since the court has essentially made their final decision, the accused will be hanged, Hale is in a dilemma: either he must convince the accused of confessing a lie or must allow them to die as innocent prisoners.
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