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What does Parris have against Proctor?
The conflict between John Proctor and Reverend Parris in The Crucible is that Proctor believes Parris is greedy, disregards God, and abuses his authority. Likewise, Parris believes that a group in Salem is attempting to usurp his power and that Proctor is part of that group.
How does Parris try to discredit Proctor?
He accuses Proctor, in front of Danforth, of not coming to church because he knows this is damning. He also tries to call Proctor out, implying that he doesn’t read the Bible either.
Why does Parris believe that Proctor is leading a faction against him is Proctor doing this why would this matter?
Parris contends that Proctor does not have the right to defy his religious authority. He reminds Proctor that Salem is not a community of Quakers, and he advises Proctor to inform his “followers” of this fact. Parris declares that Proctor belongs to a faction in the church conspiring against him.
What does Parris say about Proctor?
Why is Parris so upset in Act IV?
Why is Parris upset? When Abigail left, she stole all his savings (money) and this has made him penniless. More than that, though, he seems to fear a rebellion if all the accused are hanged; most of those arrested are all highly respected people in the town.
What does Parris represent in the crucible?
Parris’ significance in the drama is that he is the character who stands to benefit the most from the hysteria caused by the witch trials. Parris is shown to be completely without a sense of moral righteousness.
Why does Parris accuse Proctor?
Proctor criticizes Parris for preaching about money rather than God. Putnam accuses Proctor of stealing wood from his land, but Proctor says he bought the land five months before from Goody Nurse’s husband. Putnam states that Goody Nurse’s husband did not own the land because it belonged to Putnam’s grandfather.
What happens to Proctor in the Crucible Act 4?
Proctor decides to confess, though he knows he shouldn’t. When they learn the news, Danforth, Hathorne, and Parris are overjoyed. They ask Ezekiel Cheever to write down Proctor’s confession.
How did Parris influence the witch hunt in the Crucible?
Parris has a great influence on the witch-hunt and is often expressing his opinion about Proctor in an attempt to have him arrested. He contradicts many of Proctor’s words in the courtroom when Proctor testifies that the women arrested have an “upright reputation”, and therefore the accusations cannot be truthful.
What did Parris use to prove Proctor wrong?
Parris refers to the bible to prove Proctor wrong, using the son of Adam and Eve, Cain, who killed his brother Able, as an example of an upright person who can perform horrible acts.
Who is praying with the prisoners in the Crucible?
Danforth is disturbed to learn from Herrick that Reverend Hale has been praying with the prisoners. Reverend Parris is also supposed to meet with Danforth and Hathorne, so Herrick goes to get him. Apparently, Parris is praying with Reverend Hale and Rebecca Nurse.