The Crucible

Why does Hale believe the Devil would strike Parris's house?

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In the play, The Crucible, Reverend Hale believed that the devil would only strike a moral man. As the reverend is supposed to be the most moral man in a town, he believes that the devil will strike at Reverend Parris's house.

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The Crucible