The Crucible

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   Reverand Parris is almost as worried about his own reputation in Salem Village as he is about the implication that Abigail was found conjuring spirits in the forest. After his initial upset and reaction to the state that he finds Betty in, he immediately starts discussing his repuation with Abigail. He believes that if the town finds out that witchcraft was discovered in his house, that he will be run out of Salem. He begins Act One by trying to cover it up and hoping that someone will find a cause other than witchcraft but that does not happen. Therefore, the reason that Parris has these feelings of shock, dismay, and fear about the implication of Abigail's involvement is because he fears for his own reputation.

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