What Role Did Goodwife Parris Play In Tituba's Life

Samuel Parris and his family used to live in Barbados since Samuel made enough money for his family to live comfortably. He then bought Tituba and John Indian as his slaves. He was religious strict that he punished his children if they refused to confess or pray. He was distant to his wife because she was ill. For example, Goodwife Parris mentioned to Tituba how her husband doesn't even take off his and her clothes when they are together. He was concerned in being known as a good priest than taking care of his family. In addition, Goodwife Parris and Betsey were close to Tituba that they helped each other when Samuel did not agree to their behavior. For example, when Goodwife Parris was ill, Tituba made sure that she would get well by her …show more content…
The Parris family strongly believed that the failures or the illnesses that they accumulate came from the "devil himself" it had to be purged out. Tituba believed in her African traditional beliefs of guardians and sacrifices which was a culture shock for the Parris family because of it similar to witchcraft. Then, Hester Prynne is a prisoner who took care of Tituba. She was imprisoned for adultery. She played a significant role to Tituba because she taught her how men no matter of the color of their skin, had more privilege than women. It gave Tituba the motivation to take her revenge of her accusers. Furthermore, Tituba saw how similar she was to Hester because they were women who were controlled by the patriarchal beliefs. For example, Hester shared her story of how the man who impregnated her was free from no obligations or legal consequences. Hester Prynne may be Tituba's "conscience" since Hester talked her way out of silently