Reverend John Hale’s ambition throughout the entire novel was “light, goodness and its preservation,” (Miller 38) he believes that by convicting all those accused of witchcraft, he will help bring peace and light into the small town. Unfortunately as more respected, well-liked and seemingly innocent people begin to be accused of witchery, Hale begins to contemplate the true intentions of the court, invoking doubt in himself. This doubt brought upon him from the accusations of Rebecca Nurse and Elizabeth Proctor, provokes Hale to stand up for what he believes is right by attending court with John Proctor, Giles Corey, and Francis Nurse. In a bid to help these men free their wives of any charges, Hale proceeds to beg Danforth to review some of
