* Reverend John Hale: Hale is a minister who initially believes in the witch trials, but he eventually comes to realize that they are a sham. However, he does not do anything to stop the trials, which makes him a hypocritical character.
* Thomas Putnam: Putnam is a wealthy farmer who uses the witch trials to take revenge on his enemies. He is also shown to be greedy and self-serving, which makes him a hypocritical character.
Hypocrisy is often shown in literature to highlight inconsistencies among the traits/ values characters claim and what truly is at the core of who they are.