Betty parris - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What do we know about Reverend Parris? Reverend Parris is in his mid 40s, and thinks that he is being persecuted wherever he goes. He is a widower who has a daughter who is sick. He seems to care more about is witchcraft is involved and what it could do to his reputation than his daughters recovery. What are some reasons neighbors would accuse others of witchcraft? Neighbors would accuse each other of witchcraft because of how they personally feel about them. Most people would accuse ot...

List facts related to the setting. The play takes place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. It specifically starts in Reverend Parris's home, specifically in the upper bedroom. What does Miller mean when he says the room "gives off an air of clean sparseness"? He means that the room is pretty much bare. The room only has the absolute basics, and isn't decorated. There's no extravagance in the Puritan lifestyle. Their lifestyle is simple. Betty Parris is "inert." This means: ...

. - 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 g...

In his stage directions, what are some good and bad points that Miller observes about the Puritans? Good:They were loyal to God, their dedication & discipline, willingness to work hard Bad: Gossiped about each other. They were snobs and superstitious. Who is Betty and what is wrong with her? She's Reverend Parris' daughter & can't move or open her eyes. When Abigail enters, she is described as a "strikingly beautiful girl... with an endless capacity for dissembling." What d...

What is wrong with Betty Parris? She is ill, seems to be in a coma. Eyes are closed, not moving. They think that she is a witch. How does Tituba react to Betty's condition? She is worried about her and wants to make sure that she will be alright. What news does Susanna bring from the doctor? She says that there is no natural cause for Betty's condition and says that it could be of the devil; no cure. What news is circulating about Betty? The rumor is that she is bewitc...

Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Because his daughter (Betty) is sick What advice does the doctor send back? To look for the "un-natural reason" of Betty's sickness What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? He questions if her name is still "white" as in pure What is Parris' main concern? His reputation as a minister and natural posessions What did Parris see in the woods the previous night? He saw Abigail and Betty dancing in the woods along w...

ATF Chapter 2 Exam Questions and Correct Answers place and time witchcraft came to New England dominating the life of the village for 10 months - ANSWER Salem Village, 1692 How did bewitchment begin? - ANSWER a group of girls met to discover what sort of men their future husbands might be, Betty Parris (daughter of minister) complained of prickling, pinching sensations, knifelike pains, and the feeling that she was being chocked, doctors and ministers were at loss to understand the a...

When and where is the play set? Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 What does Abigail confess to Reverend Parris? that they were dancing What is wrong with Betty Parris? she won't wake up For whom does Abigail work? Whose niece is she? Abigail used to work for John Proctor's family; for the last seven months, she hasn't worked anywhere. She is Reverend Parris's niece. For whom does Mercy Lewis work? the Putnams For whom does Mary Warren work? the Proctors ...

The Crucible Acts 1 and 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Because his daughter (Betty) is sick What advice does the doctor send back? To look for the "un-natural reason" of Betty's sickness What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? He questions if her name is still "white" as in pure What is Parris' main concern? His reputation as a minister and natural posessions What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?...

The Crucible Act 1 and Act 2 Questions and Answers Graded A Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Because his daughter (Betty) is sick What advice does the doctor send back? To look for the "un-natural reason" of Betty's sickness What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? He questions if her name is still "white" as in pure What is Parris' main concern? His reputation as a minister and natural posessions What did Parris see in the woods the previous nigh...