THE CRUCIBLE..REVEREND HALE HELP 10 PTS?

Before the Proctors were accused, outcasts of Salem were being convicted of witchcraft and it wasn't really a big deal for the town because they were, well, weirdos. Once the Proctors were accused, Hale knew that this was all just a hoax, but he also knew that if he didn't bring Putnam to 'justice', it would make the court look bad.