Danforth is clearly an intelligent man, highly respected and successful. He arrives in Salem to oversee the trials of the accused witches with a serene sense of his own ability to judge fairly. … Despite his intelligence and prestige, Danforth is the most deluded character in the play.

What describes Danforth judge?

• Dominating with an almost dictator-like adherence to Puritan law.
• Gullible when it comes to the teenage girls’ stories.
• Shows little to no emotion or sympathy.
• Elderly and semi-fragile though this is hidden behind his gruff exterior.

How is Danforth corrupt in the crucible?

In ¨ The Crucible¨ by Arthur Miller many people panicked from the witch hysteria which caused many to be accused of being witches, Judge Danforth decided what happens to the accused witches and is the most corrupted in Salem because his power of being a judge made him go overboard with his decisions on people.