... and Abigail Williams display this vindictiveness and narcissistic behavior through Putnam's land-lust, Parris' fixation with his reputation, and Abigail's obsession over John Proctor. Reverend Samuel Parris' greed and obsession with his reputation is shown when he refuses to admit that he has found witchcraft, his ... to which Reverend Hale protests. Reverend Parris' proclivity for protecting his own interests backfires however, when he, instead of agreeing with Danforth about executing John Proctor and Rebecca Nurse in Act IV, is imploring him to spare them. "Tonight, when I open my do...

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• Grade Level: High School

... . Elizabeth is supremely virtuous, but often cold. Reverend Parris The minister of Salem's church. Reverend Parris is a paranoid, power-hungry, yet oddly self-pitying figure. Many of the townsfolk, especially John Proctor, dislike him, and Parris is very concerned with building his position in the community. Rebecca Nurse Francis Nurse's wife. Rebecca is a wise, sensible, and upright woman, held in tremendous ... trials. He is upright and determined to do his duty for justice. Judge Hathorne A judge who presides, along with Danforth, over the witch trials. Herrick he marshal of Salem. Me...

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• Grade Level: High School