While governments were the law of the land, societies naturally had their own law of interpretation. Arthur Miller's factual setting Massachussets with semi fictional characters were perfect examples of socities. Due to their positions in the society, Reverend Samuel Parris and his daughter were viewed upon closely. He tried nothing more than to makesure he maintained this solid image as a Reverend. Inspite of his effort, he still "believed he was being persecuted whenever he went " out. When Reverend Parris found his daughter, Betty, in her condition he reassured his niece, Abigail, not to discuss anything about the unnatural. Reverend Parris did not want his name to be lowered even more by society. When you are labeled with any titles, society
