Rewrite the scene in court where John Proctor, Mary Warren and Elizabeth Proctor are questioned by Judge Danforth from the point of view of John Hale in a monologue. Let him reflect on what happened and describe how he feels about the trial, which eventually leads to him decision of quitting the court at the end of Act III.

 

I was in the court today. I heard all the answers that Judge Danforth asked John Proctor, Marry Warren and Elizabeth Proctor. From what they said and the messages that I have gotten these days, I believe there is nothing to do with witchcraft gradually. There are so many people are accused by the girls in Salem. Even Rebecca was charged. I knew she is such a nice person, she is not a witch, and I believe she is innocent. I remember John had told me that children’s sickness had naught to do with witchcraft when I was in his house. Also, John confessed that he had an affair with Abigail in the court today. I believe what he said. I do not think a man will cast away his good name for lie. From what Elizabeth said in the court, I think she just wanted to save her husband John’s name. Now, I realize what the girls did before, they are gone wild. I grow disillusioned with the witchcraft accusation that abound and defends Proctor when he challenges Abigail. I did this to a great degree out of guilt, for I fear that I may have caused the execution of innocent persons. Unfortunately, they believed what the girls said. I was angry. I denounced the proceedings and then quitted the court.

 

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