John Proctor and John Hale John Proctor and John Hale have very similar characteristics, in their actions and motives. Yet they are different in an equal amounts. Although Hale was a believer in witchcraft and is licensed to find and stop it, he doesn’t feel it is present in Salem. John Proctor doesn’t truly believe in witchcraft, and he definitely knows that the girls aren’t seeing anything. What similarities and differences are …showed first 75 words of 441 total…

…showed last 75 words of 441 total…language as seen “Excellency, this child has gone wild.” Uses proper language to address the judge. The witchcraft trials in Salem led to many innocent people killed. Hale came to accuse people of witchcraft but later ended up trying to stop all the injustices. Proctor too tried to save his life but didn’t succeed, but he did get to keep his good name and his spirit. The Salem witch trials was a misjudged trial.