accuser‚ or the scholar may become the humanitarian. This manner of characterization is best shown in the relationship between Reverend John Hale and Deputy Governor Danforth. Each is objectified to the events in Salem as they come into the situation with no attachments to any of the other characters and are unfamiliar with any of their mannerisms or personalities. Hale is a well-read minister who relies upon his books. Danforth is a reputable judge who relies on consistent input and prodding. Both
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Reverend Al Sharpton Hello‚ in this essay I‚will be talking about Reverend Al Sharpton‚ his life story and what he does. I hope you will learn from this passage. Enjoy!! Al Sharpton is mostly known as a pastor‚ civil right activist and a political leader. Al Sharpton was born on October 3‚ 1954‚ raised in Brooklyn‚ NY and went to Brooklyn College. Al Sharpton is an outspoken and sometimes controversial political activist in the fight against racial prejudice and injustice. Al Sharpton’s
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in town‚ causing an uproar. Reverend John Hale is called to prove or disprove these rumors‚ gaining the power to save or ruin the lives of many. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ Hale is a very honorable man. When he first arrives in Salem‚ Hale‚ contrary to the township’s belief‚ doesn’t think that witches have invaded the town. As the play progresses‚ he decides that witches are just a figment of the people’s imagination; that they are not real. It is evident that Hale is very persistent about witches
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character Hale goes through a transformation unlike any other character. He is a good honest man looking to solve the issue of witchcraft in the town of Salem. Hale is new to the town and doesn’t know much about the people that live there. Hale has come with no prejudices and seeks only the truth. He is considered the expert on witchcraft as many of the townspeople have the highest respects for him. Once Reverend Parris suspected witchery in the town of Salem he called upon Reverend Hale of Beverly
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One of these characters was Reverend Hale of Beverly. As Hale came into Salem‚ his goal was to preserve goodness. He knew that his work was admired and respected by the common people and he was proud of this. He was confident that he would do his duty in Salem. Yet the more time Hale spent there‚ the more he changed his opinion on the situation. As the story progressed‚ Hale’s attitude changed from confidence to concern to outrage‚ and finally‚ to guilt. When Hale came to Salem‚ "to ascertain witchcraft
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A morally ambiguous character who I thought played a pivotal role in the Salem witch hunt was Reverend John Hale. At first‚ Hale was completely convinced that the witchcraft occurring in Salem was in fact reality and was determined to get rid of it whatever way possible. He was constantly researching the source of witchcraft itself and how to destroy it. He investigated Betty Parris and the Putnam’s daughter to gather clues and evidence as to why these events are happening. He also talks with
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Hale as a Tragic Figure Base of Paper ● Tragic Hero ideas 1 and 2 merged ○ Tragic Hero’s have noble stature ■ Hale is from the church ■ Has a strong educational background ■ Was called in for an important job ● Like Oedipus and the Sphinx ○ Tragic Hero’s are not perfect ■ He is quite naive‚ and easily manipulated ● Leads him to believe obviously false evidence ○ Causes death of innocent people ● Overly confident in his knowledge of witchcraft ○ obscures the truth to him‚ up until it is too late
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Is it common to give life through death? Eric Lund did just that. He encouraged his mother and many others to embrace and enjoy life by showing‚ humor‚ determination and happiness. The first attribute of Eric that I picked that I think was the most important and flagrant attribute‚ is his humor. One of the examples of his humor is when he and a friend tried to escape the hospital. The second example of Eric’s humor is his creation of Ralph the camel. The reason why I think that Ralph the camel
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Millers Presentation of Parris is interesting; he uses Parris as a symbol for the theme of power and conflict within the parameters of religion. As an audience‚ we can see that Miller makes an example of Parris: he is used to demonstrate some of the major flaws of society across the ages. Miller’s presentation of Parris towards other characters is very derogatory as we can infer from his remark to Tituba that he would ‘whip her’. This could be an example of how she was treated by people when
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Nathan Hale In the small town of Coventry‚ Connecticut on June 6‚ 1755‚ Nathan Hale was born‚ to devout Puritans‚ Deacon Richard Hale and Elizabeth Strong Hale. Hale was the sixth of twelve children. The Hale’s had 9 boys and 3 girls. Hale’s parents were concerned that he wouldn’t survive his first year‚ like the two children before Hale (Lough 8). Even though he was a sickly small child‚ with weak lungs he did not let that stop him from loving the outdoors (Lough). As Hale got older‚ he became
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