Reverend+Parris

Amber G  Adara J    Chelsea T

Michael C Ben S  __ Characterization of Reverend Parris __  __ Physical Appearance __ - In his 40’s  __ Words/Thoughts __- Believes wherever he goes he is persecuted - Feels insulted in meeting if someone closes the door without his permission (shows need for control) - Believes children should act like young adults w/ heads down and arms at side - He’s cheap, thinks the wood cost too much. (pg. 80) - Tells Mary to admit to working with the Devil to save her life. (pg. 226)

__Actions__ - He is very materialistic - ex golden candlesticks, cathedral - Asks for deed of house - only Rev. so far - He wants more money in his salary __Interactions with Others__ - He doesn't like people to tell hil he's wrong - He wants everyone to listen and do what he says

__Direct Comments of the Author__ - "In history he cut a villianous path, and there is very little good to be said for him."

__ Minor Character __ - Contributes to Main events, but is not in them. - Wasn’t there in court with Abigail and John Proctor. __ Static Character __ - He keeps his same beliefs throughout the play in its entirety. - While he is a static character, a note on Proctor. Parris was against Protor very much in the beginning, but as the play progressed, he becomes milder with Proctor. Parris offers Proctor a cup of cider and tells Danforth that his name will be heavy in the town during his confession. __ Internal Conflict __ - Always getting blamed for every thing and things always to seem to go wrong for him. - Wants to protect and keep his daughter and him safe. - Does not want witchcraft in his house, brings Rev Hale to banish idea -Always trying to get the trust of God.

__External Conflict__ - with Proctor, accuses his of wanting to "bring down the church" pg 210 __ Motivations __ - Protect his daughter. o His daughter was one caught dancing in the woods. o If his daughter is/was found guilty then she would die. - Protect himself and his reputation. o He was in the woods as well. o Everything he seems to do be comes frowned upon. o He can’t afford for his reputation to get worse. - Wants to keep his position "There is a faction...drive me from my pulpit." - Wants witchcraft out of HIS town

__ Effects on the Plot __ - Allows the girls to claim that they worked with the Devil - Innocent people die __ Antagonist __- He works against the protagonist, Proctor. "Beware this man, Your Exellency, this man is mischief." (Parris to Danforth of Proctor) - He contributes important information.