One of the greatest aspects of Arthur Millers "The Crucible" was his ability to make a complete transformation of the characters from beginning to end. From the beginning of the play we were told of Reverend John Hales experience in witchcraft and his strong confidence in oneself. As the play goes on, we the readers witness a complete alteration of character. The power in which he possesses begins to blind his judgement, goodness, and sensibility, and thereby causes the death of many innocent people. John Hale arrived in the town of Salem as the voice of authority regarding witches. When first reading about Hale, he gave the impression of being very wise and confident in the area of witche