The Crucible: The Evil Of Fear

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leads him
to early, not fully thought out conclusions. Hale is determined to end the
alignments these witches have with the Devil, and he knows the court is too.
Later, Hale's views on the courts change and he becomes less obedient to
it's decisions. When the judge finds out that John Proctor, an accused witch,
plows on the Sabbath, he becomes disgusted; but Hale questions his authority.
"Your Honor, I cannot think that you may judge the man on such evidence." (p.78)
Hale is slowly starting to see how much authority the judges have that they do
not deserve. He is becoming doubtful in their decisions. Hale, seeing the
danger Mr. Proctor is facing, begs, "In God's name, sir, stop here; send him
home and let him come again with a lawyer-" (p.85) Hale realizes the lack of
representation that Mr. Proctor has. He does not want to see an innocent man be
put in jail, or even worse, hanged. Hale is starting to lose his alliance with
the courts.
Finally, Hale becomes convinced ...

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