Question

Why does Hale want Proctor to confess to witchcraft?

a) To save his soul
b) To protect his reputation
c) To implicate others
d) To please the court

Answer 1

Hale wants Proctor to confess to witchcraft in order to implicate others.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hale wants Proctor to confess to witchcraft in order to c) implicate others. By confessing, Proctor could provide the court with names of other people who may also be involved in witchcraft, which would further the witch hunt and prosecution. This would satisfy the court's desire to locate and prosecute as many witches as possible.