Reverend Samuel Parris In The Crucible

Reverend Samuel Parris, a former lucrative merchant is known for his endeavors to win the people over with his skills. He saw that life in merchandise did not fulfill his idea of a happy life. Parris became a pastor and moved to the simple town of Salem to begin his work. Parris did not think the job would be very hard, but after three years, he has not gained the trust of his congregation. He feels that the community is rather against his teachings than for it. Parris says,” Three years ago, I had a plan, to preach the gospel and win the respect of my congregation. I have not been able to gain their support and now that my family is involved with such vile things, my reputation will be ruined and I will removed from my position.” Parris also …show more content…
And the children are even worse, they are blinded by their innocence and the poor parenting skills from their own parents. I give sermons on the consequences of sin and a warning of what will happen if these people do not realize what they are doing is wrong. It seems that people do not want to hear that they are wrong and must correct themselves. If these corrupted minds continue to go near witchcraft and turn away from God, everyone will suffer God’s wrath. Rev. Parris believes that his slave Tituba is one of the major causes of the scare of witchcraft in the town. He says,”I may whip Tituba 100 times, but she still defies my word and goes to do her own thing. I saw her and a group of children performing an outlandish procedure in the woods. I immediately thought that Tituba had influenced the children to join her in demonic practices. O, that lonesome soul filled with demons is trying to turn our people away from God and she is starting off with our children.” Rev. Hale also sees Abigail Williams, a young girl living in his household, as a potential threat to his position. He states,” This girl is very deceptive and manipulative. I know that she is a major part of this witchcraft