When Does Reverend Hale Show Courage In The Crucible By Arthur Miller

We should maintain our courage. We should maintain courage in order to stand up for what we believe in. Although stating an opinion, when no one else is willing to can be challenging at times. Reverend Hale speaks loud and proud and clearly demonstrates boldness and courage while talking to Mr. Danforth. “If you think God wills you to raise rebellion, Mr. Danforth, you are mistaken! (Miller 120) Reverend Hale had the courage to voice his opinion and step in when needed. Reverend Hale made reasonable points trying to side with John Proctor. “Proctor, the court is just”. (Miller 73). Reverend Hale kept standing up for John Proctor and he put his foot down to show his beliefs. Hale not only did this to benefit himself but to help save people

In the play, Judge Danforth trusted that giving John and Elizabeth the opportunity to speak to each other would help them both make the best decision. “Mister; let you counsel with your wife, and may God help you turn your back on Hell”. (Miller 123) Judge Danforth needed to build trust in himself to make big and powerful decisions. It wasn’t easy for Danforth because he couldn't just believe everyone he had to stand his guard to get through the Salem witch trials. As John was talking to Reverend Hale it is clear John knows what he wants for his children and he trusts himself knowing he is doing what is best for them. “ I like it not that Mr.Parris should lay his hand upon my baby. I see no light of God in that man. I’ll not conceal it.” (Miller 62). John Proctor had the courage to tell the court and Hale how he feels about Reverend Parris. John also was honest and explained why he hadn't baptized his third son. Not only was John establishing and building trust within himself John was also being honest about how he feels to Hale which shows Hale he can trust John Proctor. It takes both strength and courage to admit the truth in a situation like

Elizabeth Proctor has confidence as she tells John how she feels and she uses her confidence to guide John to make the decisions that will benefit John. When Abigail accused Elizabeth of stabbing a needle into Abigail with her spirits, Elizabeth had the courage to use her judgment and be critical of Abigail. “I give you pretty dress to wear, and put you way up high in the air and you went fly back to Barbados.” (Miller 44). Tituba had the courage to say no to the Devil and be loyal to Reverend Paris. Tituba wants to be free and go back home and she also demonstrates her courage by showing her confidence in Barbados. Tituba makes it her goal to be free and go back and she was never scared to tell people what she wanted. Giles was one of the most courageous characters. Giles died by being pressed by rocks and he did it with the intent of being altruistic and giving to his sons. Therefore this absolutely signifies Giles had courage as he died saying “More weight”(Miller 186). Giles did his very best to save his wife and his friends and although not everything had gone the way he planned he still fought for what he believed was just. Giles knew he had done wrong by unintentionally accusing his wife of reading books so Giles did what he needed to do, to make things right and find his peace. Furthermore, Elizabeth Proctor, Tituba and