Parris

Reverend Samuel Parris is guilty for all innocent lives lost during the Salem Witch Trials. With Parris’s wrong accusations and selfishness, that helped lead those innocent people to their wrongful death. While falsely accusing others on purpose just to get what Parris wanted. Not to include his suspicions about Abby but had not really payed attention to it because of his hatred toward John Proctor. Now Reverend Parris guilty because of selfishness which made him blame others and even though he

A creative title rev. Parris Dancing is viewed as a form of art, everyone dances, it’s a fun thing to do. But back in 1692 it was viewed as something horrific, dancing represented a sinful activity to do. If a person did something that wasn’t socially accepted or socially normal they were accused of witchcraft. One day back in Salem Massachusetts, reverend Parris discovered lots of young women dancing in the forest including his young daughter, Betty according to “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

Reverend Parris is a single father with one daughter (Betty). He took in his niece (Abigail) after her parents were brutally murdered. When his sister died, the whole family fell apart. They live in a small town where everyone knows everyone. The people are all about reputation and money. Day 1 Parris: Nurse, please send Tituba in right away” asked by Rev.Parris. Tituba enters the room and Rev.Parris looks at her with frustration. Parris sits in the chair next to Betty lying in the hospital bed

Reverend Parris is exceedingly acquisitive as evidence by his actions towards the community of Salem. Within Act I Parris’ greedy attitude and selfish motives are brought forward and highlighted throughout stage directions, dialogue of the play, the way others react to him, and his feelings towards Betty. Although the minister of the church, he is disliked and prides himself on his reputation. Parris’ caustic attitude and monetary greed is evident to lead him to his downfall. He describes himself

the historical play The crucible by Arthur Miller, Reverend Parris demonstrates that being self centered is something one should not be proud of. Along with that, Reverend Parris deeply cares about how others perceive him. He is also vary vigilant about his own reputation; meaning he wants nothing to disturb his reputation that could possible make him look wrong. To top it off, Parris is a greedy, stubborn, and power hungry man. Parris sees himself as a perfect person that runs the village. He wants

Crucible, Reverend Parris is to blame for the witch trials in Salem. The witch trials took place in Salem, Massachusetts from 1962 to 1963. During the trials, people were accused and blamed for partaking in witchcraft and worshipping the devil. In some cases, neighbors turned on neighbors and family members turned on themselves. Reverend Parris is to blame for the witch trials that took place because of his egotistical attitude, his selfish ways, and lying to his peers. Reverend Parris is the one to

Arthur Miller, Reverend Parris is arguably the most liable individual for the grave turn of events in Salem. Parris, the newly appointed reverend of the town, allowed his pride, ego, and greed to cloud his judgement and decision making throughout the duration of the witchcraft accusals. The weak reverend’s inability to speak up for those he knew were falsely accused, in lieu of losing his coveted position, was the true catalyst for the grave events that took place. In Act I, Parris understands that the

Reverend Parris has been a key figure ever since the beginning of The Crucible when he found girls in the woods doing witchcraft. In Salem, witchcraft was highly forbidden, and along with any other acts that are considered to be the Devil’s work, for example, sexual intercorse while not being married to the other person. The goal is to make the entire town pure, however, in doing so, this creates denunciation and paranoia. In the ritual, Parris spots his own daughter, Betty, who proceeds to faint

Reverend Parris is in his mid forties and is the minister of Salem. In the movie representation of this play, he physically appears very serious and concerned about everything that is going around him. In the beginning of Act I, Parris speaks with a great amount of fear and worry when his daughter, Betty, did not wake up. He cries out, “Oh, My God! God help me! Quaking with fear, mumbling to himself through his sobs, he goes to the bed and gently takes Betty’s hand. Betty. Child. Dear Child. Will

In The Crucible, Reverend Parris is the most responsible person for the tragic ending of the play. When Reverend Parris witnesses the dancing and the singing in the forest in the of the night, he thinks that they were practicing witchcraft. He overreacts at this and as a minister, he doesn’t want his name to be tinted with this accusation of witchcraft in his own house. He doesn’t care about his daughter health or Abigail being accused of witchcraft, all he cares about is his reputation.