Reverend Parris is the father of a girl who was afflicted with “witchcraft” and the uncle of Abigail Williams. He is scared that Abigail could ruin his ranking in the church if she is found guilty in being in an affair. In the text‚ Reverend Parris smacks Abigail WIlliams during their conversation.He doesn’t want her being in an affair with John Proctor due to if might being able
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there is a strong possibility that the girls were lying‚ but still refuses to change his decision. After sentencing possibly innocent people to hang‚ his guilt can not empower him to do things to attempt to justify his previous actions. When Reverend Parris tries to postpone the rest of the hangings‚ Danforth tells him‚ "There will be no postponement" (miller‚ 128). Although one might take this as confidence in his past judgments‚ he really does this because he feels there is no other option after killing
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of this‚ as shown in the crucible‚ the ministers and authority of the town were very powerful. Parris being a strong religious leader in Salem felt that no matter what‚ his authority needed to be kept. Parris believed that the church is the authority of all people in the town. Since he was a Reverend‚ he considered himself an authoritative figure and by commanding people he maintained his power. Parris challenges John Proctor’s love for god when he says he has failed to
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Where and when is the opening scene of the play set? A small upper bedroom in the home of Revernd Samual Paris‚ Salum Massachusets Spring 1692. 2) Why is the Reverend Samuel Parris so distraught at the beginning of Act One? What unnerves him about the report Susanna Walcott brings from Doctor Griggs? Why has Parris sent for Reverend Hale from Beverly? Because Betty would not wake up. The Doctor said he could not help‚ He doesn’t know what medicine to use or give. Paris saw the girl dancing
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Crucible significant lies were told by Abigail Williams‚ John Proctor‚ Reverend Parris and Elizabeth Proctor. These characters lie for selfish reasons but also to protect their loved ones. Some of them only lied once and some lied many times‚ but their lies had significant results that could have changed the outcome of the play entirely. The amount and significance of the lies told by Abigail Williams‚ John Proctor‚ Reverend Parris and Elizabeth Proctor led to more conflict‚ innocent people dying and changes
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person’s name is equivalent to one’s reputation and how they were known in the town. Having a good reputation is very important throughout the play due to witchcraft trials‚ where untrue accusations made in court could ends somebody’s life. When Reverend Parris found out about the witchcraft he starts to panic. Abigail tries to defend her acting by saying it
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Sarah had long been suspected of bringing evil into Salem village. She was a known homeless beggar. After Ann Putnam fell ill under an ailment similar to Elizabeth Parris‚ Samuel Parris knew Tituba could not be responsible for her enchantment. Ann Putnam claimed she was tortured by Sarah Good‚ being pricked and pinched. The magistrates ordered Sarah Good be arrested and brought for examination. Sarah Good denied the charges
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truism is embedded many times throughout the play and certainly strengthens the play’s central theme. Beginning in act one‚ the conflict is set as Parris first becomes involved in the impending hysteria. Parris cannot believe that witchcraft had taken place "in [his] house". Knowing that the townspeople "will topple" (16; act one) his reputation‚ Parris desperately tries to point his guilt in other directions. His concern is directly related to his niece‚ Abigail Williams‚ who happens to be the alleged
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is what people do is mostly to satisfy their own interests‚ so mush as willing to believe outrageous lies when those lies serve their interests. Arthur Miller develops the characters to present this theme. His depiction of Putnam couple‚ Reverend Parris and Judge Danforth‚ which could effectively prove this theme. Thomas Putnam‚ who is a wealthy‚ influential citizen of Salem. When they just heard about the witchcraft‚ they believed Abigail¡¯s explanation intentionally‚ ¡°When Reverend Hale comes
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