Characters of The Crucible: Reverend Hale in Act 1

This video is an analysis of the Rev. John Hale who comes into the play one person and leaves a changed man.

This video deals with his appearance in Act 1. The next videos will look at how he has changed throughout the play.

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[JxL483]

I looove Hales character and some of the points you make in this are great- however I feel you're relying too much on the film. Alot of people who watch this (like myself) are looking for help with essays and better insight...in an essay we can't write about the expression on his face. Other than that though I really enjoyed this :) and like i say he's my favourite character, I relate to him so much ^-^ thanks for posting

[DeeperRootsProject]

@JxL483 Thanks for the comment. I actually made these videos for my own classes who *do* have to write about the expression on Hale's face since they are drama students. It just happens that these videos have become quite popular. However, now our specification has changed they are redundant. But it's still nice to see that people are getting good use from them. Thanks for your comments. :)

[FeralShifter]

I think Hale is very interesting as well.

0:50=the I'm-a-rock-star-and-know-it look, lol

I think he is very eager in the beginning but towards the middle and end becomes more humbleand respectfull, but more insistant about the falseness of the trials.

I began reading the play, thinking "Oh man, I'm gunna hate this guy" but as I continued he became one of my favourite characters.

[DeeperRootsProject]

0:50=the I'm-a-rock-star-and-know-it look

I like that. :)

[joseali25]

why is it ironic that John Proctor forgot the commandment?

[DeeperRootsProject]

I'm not convinced that he forgot the commandment, I'd say he just couldn't bring himself to say it.

[0dour]

I wouldnt describe Hale as arrogant and proud, thats a little far-fetched. I would say that he is confident eager and enthusiastic.

[pianocookie11]

@DeeperRootsProject

I agree, since he was having an affair with Abigail Williams, and one of the commandments included not lusting or something.

[guitarking10000]

@joseali25 because he commited adultery on Elizabeth with Abigail. Irony...lol

[stikybackplastic]

Thanks for this, I found this very helpful as I was writing coursework about the character of Hale. Your analysis was great and the moments where you paused and went into detail were again very helpful. Helped me to get an A anyway :)

[guitarplayer4real]

These nut jobbers remind me of todays liberals, a lot! Ironic....

[mooglemadness]

I've got to write an essay on the dramatic impact of the way Hale's character changes throughout the four acts...I'm struggling so much. :(

[elraperomvp2]

hey i need some help about act 1 if i would have to pick an interesting part to make a little summary and Analise that part which part would you recomend . pls i need ur help

[jackiexpackie]

JOHN PROCTORS HOTT!<3

[mabelxxxbsb]

We're reading this in our English class and I gotta admit it does have a hard vocabulary,they used antique words such as Aye,which means yes,I think.

Anyways,I like this,and hope i could watch the movie someday.

Thanks for the upload