The Crucible

…

…blood on mt head(131). Hale overcomes his turmoil by following the truth he knew in his heart of hearts. Yet he is counseling people to " prevail upon your husband and confess " and says " God damns a liar less than he that throws his life away for pride " and convinces people to lie which is against his religion and considered a moral sin. But he decides that earthly life is a greater gift than eternal life.