Rev. Hale is a dynamic character in Miller's The Crucible as he is challenged by the courage of John Proctor. He starts off very convincing and seems to know exactly what he wants. John Proctor is a very strong and courageous character. He influences Reverend Hale so much that Hale completely changes his mind about Salem, the court, and witches. Reverend Hale enters Salem as a very strong character who knows what he wants to do. He is very sure of himself. “They must be, they are charged with authority” (p. 36). When he arrives in Salem, he is absolutely sure of witchcraft. “The devil is precise: the marks of his presence are as precise as stone.” (p. 38), “Are you gathering souls for the devil? (p. 44); “Who came to you with the devil?” and “perhaps another person in the village?” (p. 45). Some of his faults are that he judges too much by appearances, "...you look as so good a soul should" (p. 37); “. such an important statement cannot be defended by a farmer” (p. 99); and he uses people to question others. “How can you stand to see this child suffer?” (p. 45); “In the book of records Mr. Parris stands.” (p. 64); “This man is ordained, so he must have the light of God in him.” (p. 66). Reverend Hale has a lot of wisdom to share with Salem. “Man, remember, until an hour before the devil fell, God thought him beautiful in heaven” (p. 71); “Private vengeance takes place through testimony” (p. 114). John Proctor is a strong and courageous character who will not easily give in to his accusers. At the end of The Crucible, he denies accusations of witchcraft. He says he will never admit it. He could be released if he confesses, but it's a false accusation and he doesn't want his name corrupted. He is a very good person who just wants to please everyone, especially his wife. He said, “I'm going to buy a George Jacobs heifer. How would you like this? » ; “I only want to please you, Elizabeth.” The fact that he only wants to please people is what gets him into trouble. He tries too hard to tell people only what they want to hear. All of this makes Hale change his mind about the court, the witches, and Salem. He is very disappointed with the way the people of Salem acted. He was outraged at the way they accused people they didn't like of being wizards, just so they would have to deal with them longer. He hated how the screaming girls did all that after Abigail Williams..