>From the Lord's to the Devil's hands

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"I came to do the Devil's work" is the ironic and sad truth that Reverend John Hale

realizes in Arthur Miller's dramatic play, The Crucible. One can see that Hale's

personality changes enormously throughout the play. These changes are illustrated by

Hale's many statements in the play. The statements in the beginning of the play establish

Hale's firm beliefs and toward the end of the play his disgust with the outcome of the

Hale is a very intriguing person with many character traits. "They must be, they

are weighted with authority." (p. 36) This shows that he is sure of his actions and himself.

Another thing that he is sure of is witchcraft. This is shown when he states, "The Devil is

precise; the marks of his presence are as definite as stone." (p.38) and, "Are you gathering

souls for the Devil?"(p. 44). One of Hale's character flaws is that he judges by

appearances. "You look as such a good soul should." (p. 37) and

cleanse this village." (p. 46) Hale uses these persuading techniques and the authority of

brings blood." (p. 132) By now, Hale is hysterical and cries out, "I came to do the

The acts in the play have worked together to show the changing of what once was a

In the second act, the audience can actually make a distinction between the morally

taught him that Rebecca could be possessed by the Devil. At the same time, Hale is

Devil's work........ There is blood on my head!" (p. 131) The audience can now see that

Throughout the play, Hale has walked on firm and sure ground and ends up

taught to respect the authority of those above him.

and John Proctor. "When the Devil comes to you, does he come with another person?

cannot be argued by a farmer." (p. 99) He claims to be the right-hand man of the Lord,

feelings tell him that a person such as Rebecca couldn't be a witch but his training has

him utterly if he has show

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Category: English

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