because he believes that church members must obey the pastor or chaos will ensue.

because he wonders if those who oppose him serve the devil and because he thinks Proctor is the leader of a plot.

because he uses the church to justify his demands for money.

Doesn’t want to be blind-sided with info about her that others may have.

His reputation could be exposed to suspicion.

Parris’ character revealed when questioning Abigail

Figurative function-represents all that makes their community vulnerable to physical and spiritual attack.

Puritan inhabitants believed forest was a wild, dark place-the abode of heathens and evil spirits.

Atmospheric function-Salem in 1692 would be like a frontier outpost.

Practical function-makes sense that the girls would sneak into the forest at night so they wouldn’t be observed dancing.

She hopes this will satisfy him and prevent further questioning and/or an accusation of witchcraft.

It is a lesser offense than witchcraft.Why does Abigail admit to dancing in the forest? Search for a hidden motive in her words.What does the phrase “endless capacity for dissembling” tell us about Abigail?

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