The Most Dynamic Character in The Crucible It can be argued that Reverend Hale changes from a character confident in himself and the law, and the existence of witches in Salem, to doubtful and cautious, thus making him the most dynamic character in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”. When he first enters the play, Rev. Hale seems to believe characters who have done nothing prove their trustworthiness. As more and more people are convicted he is less tolerant of the accusations and stands up for those who are being put on trial. It is almost undeniable that Reverend Hale is the most dynamic character in the play. In act 1, when Hale is first introduced, the audience is made aware that Rev. Hale thinks very highly of himself. He is known for his specialty in witchcraft and is very arrogant, thinking of himself as one of “the best minds of Europe” much like the “kings, philosophers, scientists, and ecclesiasts of all churches” (Miller 1115). He is a spiritual man, but does not have as much experience in the subject of witches as he would like, and feels he has to prove himself. By act 2 Hale has begun to accuse those who are seemingly innocent, because of his belief in himself, and the deals of the devil. After Rebecca Nurse, an old Christian woman and Elizabeth Proctor, a young mother’s name are mentioned in court about being a witch or having a deal with the devil, Hale makes an appearance at the Proctors home. He makes it clear that although it seems unlikely for these women to be dealing with the devil that “No man may... doubt the powers of the dark are gathered in a monstrous attack” on the village of Salem, and although there is no true proof of the accusations, “There is too much evidence... to deny it” (Miller 1128). Soon after this happens, in act 3 we see a turning point in Hales views. During a trial where Giles Corey, a fairly rich man who owns