In the beginning, Reverend Hale is sure about his belief that there are witches and feels that he is carrying out the desires of God himself and helping innocent people. He is a profoundly religious man who was insistent in his pursuit for the devil. Originally, Hale believed that there was witchcraft in Salem, and he believed that he could drive it out. To the reader, Reverend

Futhermore, Reverend Hale goes on to insist that the girls are lying and he made a terrible mistake. "I come to do the devils work. I come to counsel Christians they should belie themselves . . . can you not see the blood on my head?" (131). Hale is at first being sarcastic, but then truly stating that he believes this is partially his fault. Reverend Hale feels that he may have been able to prevent this, but he had not acted soon enough. In repentance for this, Reverend Hale attempts to save the lives he helped condemn. He preaches perjury to the people, even though this is also against their religion. Although it appears that he is advising them to go against God, he is in actually helping the condemned. Reverend Hale knows and understands that God will forgive them if they confess to witchcraft ad lie to save their own lives. Hale finally realizes that Abigail is the one who should be condemned for lying and murdering many of the towns people; "I believe him! This girl has always struck me false!" (114)

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