Witch Trials In The Crucible

Motivations of Reverend Parris, Abigail and the Putnams
The witch trials supply Reverend Parris in numerous key ways. Initially he was frightened that any indication of witchcraft be established in his home; he has been the Reverend after all, has not been establishing in effectively with the community. If it was established that it was his home that was the origin of witchcraft, he would end up being unemployed. However, it eventually ends up in his favor. As soon as witchcraft is found in his home, and his niece, daughter as well as his servant admit, out of blue they are all viewed as angels and saviors, come to save the city from the devil. Therefore, people actually began liking Parris and his family.
They keep the emphasis off of the reality that his daughter as well as his niece were dancing in the woods. When that is pointed out afterwards in the courts, Parris swiftly defended himself by throwing fault, stating that Proctor "is blackening my name."
He is able to launch steam over previous grudges. Again, he casts uncertainties upon Proctor. Proctor does not like Parris, and is extremely open with that. Parris resents Proctor's dislike. So
We are only what we always were, but naked now, Aye naked. And the wind, God's icy wind will blow. Proctor, a man who hates hypocrisy, and has strong morals says this line to Mary Warren. He is saying that all the masks have been melted away in this crucible and the true person shall be seen naked underneath. Proctor sees that his time of reckoning has come before his death and the failings that have twisted his soul, that affair with Abigail must now be said. Proctor realises he must sacrifice his integrity to save the lives of others, but it has come too late. The court officials are now too proud to admit mistake, and from Proctor's admission comes only the beginnings of more conflict, grief and