is revealed through the corruption of reverend Parris which ultimately leads to devastation of society and reverend Hales good intentions. During 1692 in Salem‚ Massachusetts‚ the witch trials begin as girls who were caught dancing in the forest pretend that they are under the influence of the devil. When the court is introduced in Salem many innocent people get accused of witchcraft so that the accusers can simply satisfy their own desires. Although both Parris and Hale are spiritual leaders‚ Hale
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other girls‚ Tituba‚ Proctor‚ and others are to be blamed for the deaths and events in Salem‚ but Reverend Parris seems to have the bigger faults. Parris’s childish and avaricious characteristics caused the deaths of many innocent people. Reverend Parris enacted an essential role in the Crucible as an eyewitness who should have contributed a greater amount to the Salem Witch Trials. Not only did Parris commence the trials due to his selfishness‚ but he also kept crucial information from the Court
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not wish to put out like the cat whenever some majority feels the whim. You people seem to not comprehend that a minister is the Lord’s man in the parish; a minister is not to be too lightly crossed and contradicted..." (1144). This quote from Reverend Parris in Act I is one of many examples of his inflated sense of superiority and most of all: self-righteousness. His narcissistic personality demands special treatment among the people of Salem. He expects every citizen to treat him with a ridiculous
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Disorder and sin heightened the animosity and deteriorated the very center of a solemn and strong virtuous society. The Puritan belief in the basic evil of man is evident in Arthur Millers The Crucible through the actions of Abigail Williams and Reverend Parris. The main character who first brings forth this ruckus is Abigail Williams. Her desire directs towards John Procter‚ a married man‚ and she does anything to win his heart. She even tries to put a hex on his wife‚ Elizabeth Procter. When Betty
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divided into two main groups…the residents that wanted to separate consisted mainly of Farmers”. Salem was separated into two different groups‚ the people who wanted to stay and the people who wanted to leave. The farmers‚ like John Proctor‚ disliked Parris and wanted to leave. They thought that the economy was too individualistic and went against Puritan law. The Puritans were only caring about themselves even though the Bible says to put others before yourself. The political situation led to many strained
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CRUCIBLE Act I 1. Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? His daughter‚ Betty wont wake up after sleeping 2. What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? About what she did in the forest 3. What did Parris see in the woods the previous night? Paris saw Tituba over the fire‚ waving her arms and a naked woman dancing. 4. Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors? Because Mrs.Proctor hates her 5. What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in
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who draws on his contempt for Reverend Parris‚ his love for his wife‚ and his need to take responsibility for his actions to gain the strength of character it takes to publicly confess his sins‚ denounce Abigail Williams‚ and save his soul. As soon as Reverend Parris is appointed to the church in Salem John Proctor begins to resent the minister’s superior attitude and greed. An outspoken man‚ Proctor takes every opportunity to criticize Reverend Parris and the now corrupt church.
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chronological order of events that set this dark episode of history into motion. They believe it began in the household of Reverend Samuel Parris. Reverend Parris owned a West Indian slave named Tituba. Tituba would tell the young girls stories of her experiences in sorcery when the reverend was away. This small group of girls started with Abigail Williams‚ the reverend’s niece‚ and Elizabeth Parris‚ his daughter. Soon‚ a few girls from neighboring homes joined. Eventually‚ the girls began to exhibit exceptionally
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contributes in the novel to the greatest extend that be seen in the acts. For instance‚ townspeople’s stature signifies the play and is important to discuss how others defend themselves more than others. While Deputy Governor Danforth‚ Reverend Parris and Reverend Hale are primarily concerned
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In The Crucible‚ Reverend Parris experiences both external and internal character development as he goes through various trials and tribulations that evolve both his mentality and physical being. In regards to his external development‚ Parris faces many circumstances that lead him to go from a loud‚ strong‚ and outspoken man‚ to a person of quiet and feeble qualities. The primary external conflict that tests the reverend’s strength of character is when Parris’s life is at risk due to his influential
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