Hawthorne is a man of God and appears to take his religion very seriously. He believes he was given a mission by God to pass judgement on heavy sinners. This is mainly the reason why he keeps himself in high esteem and even acts a bit arrogant towards his fellow allies and enemies, particularly Margaret Mitchell. Nevertheless, he is smart, good at planning, and very composed. He might appear as a cold, rude, and even ruthless individual, but he has shown a patient and caring side before.