Rev.+Parris

Describe Rev Parris Rev. Parris seems strict and arrogant...it seems like he cares more about his image in town and himself than others in some situations.

Rev. Parris is greedy

Reverend Parris believes he's above everyone else and wants to be in control of everyone.

Rev. Parris is very consumed with his image and is afraid that if people think Betty is bewitched they can use it to get him out of office.

Rev. Parris in the beginning seems conceited and self-centered with no care for children.

Rev. Parris seems like he believes he is above everyone else because he is the reverend and tha everyone should do exactly what he wants when he wants.

Rev. Parris is very stuck up and seems like her has no respect for anyone; he seems like the only person he cares about is himself.

Rev. Parris takes things too seriously and needs to let go and stop getting insulted over nonsense things, like closing a door without his permission.

Reverend Parris is very concerned about his reputation. While his daughter is sick in bed, he isn't worried about what's really wrong with her or if she'll live, he's more concerned about how it will effect his reputation and what people are already saying about him.

Why does Parris think every defense is an attack towards the court?  I believe that he does this only to protect Abigail.

Why doesn't Parris see that these people don't want their wives to hang? He only thinks they're attacking the court and not good Christians.