Parris Character Analysis by Adam Kulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv en-us 2020-09-25 15:51:00 UTC 2023-04-01 20:37:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Reverend Parris adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/779749998 2020-09-25 15:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/779749998 Our Image of Parris adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782850758 2020-09-27 23:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782850758 Physical/Emotional Description adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782852739 2020-09-27 23:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782852739 His Relationship with Other Characters adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853039 2020-09-27 23:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853039 Character Representation annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853272 2020-09-27 23:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853272 Diction adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853336 2020-09-27 23:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853336 Syntax annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853397 2020-09-27 23:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853397 Purpose Questions adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853524 2020-09-27 23:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782853524 Mid-forties adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855366 2020-09-27 23:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855366 Stern looking face adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855497 2020-09-27 23:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855497 “He believed he was being persecuted wherever he went, despite his best efforts to win people and God to his side. In meeting, he felt insulted if someone rose to shut the door without first asking his permission.” (Miller 166) annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855778 Shows his paranoia to the world around because he feels constantly persecuted. It additionally shows his arrogance because he will not let others engage in tasks without first receiving his approval. This shows his need for power over the other members of his congregation. It may also be a sign of internal struggle because he needs others' appreciation for his self worth.]]> 2020-09-27 23:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855778 In a state of constant scowl adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855913 2020-09-27 23:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782855913 Slightly overweight from lack of work adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782856047 2020-09-27 23:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782856047 “And I pray you feel the weight of truth upon you, for now my ministry’s at stake, my ministry and perhaps your cousin’s life.” (Miller 170). annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782856566 Shows that his daughter’s health as an afterthought. Exemplifies how Parris is more concerned about his reputation than his daughter’s wellbeing. This reveals his egotistical character.]]> 2020-09-27 23:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782856566 “Mr. Corey, you will look far for a man of my kind at sixty pound a year! I am not used to this poverty; I left a thrifty business in the Barbados to serve the Lord.” (Miller 180). annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782856965 Shows an anti-archetypal minister who cares too much about material possessions. ]]> 2020-09-27 23:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782856965 Tired eyes from continuous anxiety over his ministry adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782857528 2020-09-27 23:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782857528 “Child sit you down.” (Miller 170). annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782857788 Parris often uses anastrophe or the inversion of words in his sentences when he is bewildered or angered. He often combines these anastrophes with short, simple sentences. This shows he uses anastrophe when he wishes to get his point across.]]> 2020-09-27 23:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782857788 For what purpose does Parris force Abigail’s testimony of witchcraft? What were his motives? adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782858535 2020-09-27 23:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782858535 For what purpose does Parris deny witchcraft even when everyone else confirms it? adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782859200 2020-09-27 23:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782859200 For what purpose does Parris complain about his meager salary? What does this say about his character? adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782859667 2020-09-27 23:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782859667 For what purpose is Parris portrayed as an arrogant and selfish minister? How does this relate to the Red Scare? adakulikowski https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782859833 2020-09-27 23:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782859833 “Abigail, I have fought here three long years to bend these stiff-necked people to me…” (Miller 171). annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782860105 This is a biblical allusion to Exodus 32:9 where the Lord says Moses that the people are quite “stiff-necked people.” Parris connects with Moses as a pastor. Parris also believes his people are lazy and sinful, hence the reference of "stiff-necked people." ]]> 2020-09-27 23:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782860105 “Man, be quiet now!” (Miller 178) annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782860824 Parris strives to belittle people by avoiding calling them by name, but instead referring to them as “child” or “man.” ]]> 2020-09-27 23:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782860824 “There is either obedience or the church will burn like Hell is burning!” (Miller 181). annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782861790 He refers often to burning in hell or influences with Satan when the people do something that angers him. In this case, Paris is enraged that the community is under-paying him for his service to the church. ]]> 2020-09-27 23:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782861790 “I have given you a home, child, I have put clothes upon your back–now give me an upright answer. Your name in the town–it is entirely white, is it not?” (Miller 171). annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782862881 Parris’ relationship with Abigail is a little complicated, while he is her uncle, he has acted as a sort of father figure towards her. At the same time, Parris is very commanding, condescending, and even threatening with his words towards Abigail, especially when concerning his reputation.]]> 2020-09-27 23:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782862881 “Can you speak one minute without we land in Hell again? I am sick of Hell!” (Miller 181). “(in a fury) ‘What, are we Quakers? We are not Quakers here yet, Mr. Proctor. And you may tell that to your followers!’” (Miller 181). annmitchell https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782863427 Proctor and Parris’ severe differences create a very tense relationship between Proctor and Parris. The first quote shows Proctors’ belief in changing with the times and going against normal Puritan ways. As a reverend who thinks very highly of himself and his reputation in the church and the community, Parris rejects this idea, scolding him for “speaking his heart” and calling him a Quaker. The stage directions “(in a fury)” and the exclamation points used in this argument shows how their differences create a very heated and tense atmosphere between the two characters.]]> 2020-09-27 23:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/adakulikowski/j2nw9wlp44icl8uv/wish/782863427