In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," the statement "Hale quits the proceeding, or leaves the court, because he knows they are condemning innocent people" is True. Here's why:
1. Reverend John Hale is a character in "The Crucible" who initially comes to Salem to assist in the witch trials. He is a respected expert in witchcraft and is called upon to help identify witches in the community.
2. As the trials progress and innocent people are wrongly accused and convicted based on false accusations and hysteria, Hale begins to question the validity of the proceedings and the fairness of the trials.
3. Hale realizes that the court is condemning innocent people and that the trials are being used to settle personal vendettas and spread fear rather than seeking justice.
4. Feeling remorse for his role in the trials and the harm they have caused, Hale decides to quit the court and distances himself from the proceedings, symbolizing his change of heart and moral awakening.
Therefore, the statement is True as Reverend Hale indeed leaves the court because he becomes aware that innocent people are being wrongly condemned.
