Moreover, as the trials progress Hale is starting to be increasingly appalled by the injustice and cruelty he witnesses. He starts to doubt the reliability of the trials and the evidence that is being used to support the accusations. He begins to see that there might be more going on than originally observed. In addition, as stated by Arthur Miller, Hale said, “Proctor, I cannot think god be provoked so grandly by such a petty cause…think of your village and what may have drawn from heaven such thundering wrath upon you all” (Miller, 75). This proves that Hale is starting to question the validity of the trials, and doubting the intensity of the punishment being handed out to the people. Hale is starting to consider that there might be other causes at play. Another key point …show more content…
Pointing at Abigail: This girl has always struck me false! She has-” (Arthur Miller, 106). In this context Hale is agreeing with Proctor and that he too believes that Abigail is lying. This demonstrates Hale’s developing understanding of the untruthfulness of Abigail's accusations and his growing doubt over the truth of the witch trials. Reverend Hale has come to the realization that his eagerness to root out the witches has led to him blindly supporting the court's actions. As shown Hale is transforming into a new person after viewing the false accusations and the innocent people getting accused. His transformation can be compared to the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. Just as a caterpillar undergoes a significant change physically , Reverend Hale undergoes an significant evolution in his beliefs, and values of the world around him. In Fact “HUFFPOST” stated that, “Its journey and metamorphosis from humble earthbound caterpillar to winged beauty with the gift of flight, carries powerful meaning that speaks to our own capacity to move through different life cycles, mirroring our own journeys of regeneration, renewal, expansion and rebirth” ( Marina