Betty parris Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. - ANSWERS Answers will vary. - ANSWERS 2. Based on your answer to question one - ANSWERSwhy did Betty refuse to wake up? , Betty was afraid of being severely punished. 3. Characterize Parris based on his statement: - ANSWERS"Now tell me true Abigail. 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" (916). Parris is a selfish person who prioritizes his job over his family. 4. A person's reputation or ...

Why is Reverend Parris praying at the beginning of the Act I? Might he have more than one reason? He was worried for his daughter. Worried that she may be a witch, and for his own reputation What did Rev. Parris do before coming to Salem? He was a merchant from Barbados Who is Tituba? Parris' black slave from Barbados whois like a mother to betty. What is the relationship between Abigail and Rev. Parris? Why does she live with him? She is his niece & wask kicked out of ...

The Crucible Act 1 Review Guide 2024. As the play begins, why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor? - ANSWER His daughter Betty is "sick" - as if in a coma What advice does the doctor send back? - ANSWER That he can find no medical reason for her illness, and he should look for an "unnatural reason." What does Reverend Parris question Abigail about? - ANSWER If her name in the village is "white" - meaning, is her reputation good. What is Parris 'main concern? - ANSWER His reput...

Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Betty won't wake up What advice does the doctor send back? to look for unatural sources What does Parris questoin his niece Abigail about? why they were dancing What if Parris' main concern? his reputation what did Parris see in the woods the previous night? the girls dancing What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail? her soul is tainted Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by th...

Abigail Williams - ANSWERSReverend Parris's niece. Abigail was once the servant for the Proctor household, but Elizabeth Proctor fired her after she discovered that Abigail was having an affair with her husband, John Proctor. Abigail is smart, wily, a good liar, and vindictive when crossed. Reverend John Hale - ANSWERSA young minister reputed to be an expert on witchcraft. Reverend Hale is called in to Salem to examine Parris's daughter Betty. Hale is a committed Christian and hater of witc...

As the play begins, why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor? His daughter Betty is "sick" - as if in a coma What advice does the doctor send back? That he can find no medical reason for her illness, and he should look for an "unnatural reason." What does Reverend Parris question Abigail about? If her name in the village is "white" - meaning, is her reputation good. What is Parris 'main concern? His reputation as a minister and material possessions. What/W...

Who are Reverend Parris, Betty, and Abigail? What is their relationship? Betty is Parris's daughter & Abigail is his niece. Parris is the minister in Salem. Who is Tituba? What is her relationship to the family? Parris's Negro slave from Barbados; loves the girls What is wrong with Betty? She won't wake up Why does Parris suggest calling in Reverend Hale? to see if Hale' experience with witch trials would show that there is no witchcraft Who are Ann and Thomas...

Abigail Williams - ANSWERSReverend Parris's niece. Abigail was once the servant for the Proctor household, but Elizabeth Proctor fired her after she discovered that Abigail was having an affair with her husband, John Proctor. Abigail is smart, wily, a good liar, and vindictive when crossed. Reverend John Hale - ANSWERSA young minister reputed to be an expert on witchcraft. Reverend Hale is called in to Salem to examine Parris's daughter Betty. Hale is a committed Christian and hater of witc...

Why would Miller include a note on historical accuracy? To explain that not everything in the book is historically accurate Who are Rev. Parris, Betty, and Abigail? What is their relationship? Betty is Rev. Parris' daughter and Abigail is Parris' niece, unmarried and orphaned Who is Tituba? What is her relationship to the family? She is Parris' slave What is wrong with Betty? She's paralyzed; doesn't talk or eat Why does Parris suggest calling in Rev. Hale? ...

Who is Reverend Parris? The spiritual leader of Salem, but not well liked and losing control of his congregation. He wants the deed to his house and firewood in addition to his salary, which Proctor thinks is a sign of greed. Who is Tituba? Parris' black slave from Barbados, who is like a mother to Betty. Who is Betty? Reverend Parris' daughter Who is Abigail? Reverend Parris' niece who had an affair with John Proctor and wants to take Elizabeth's place as John's wi...