why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
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cause shes a noob yo Reverend Parris' daughter Betty was under a "spell" - some sort of coma induced by his slave Tituba's ceremony in the woods. He called the doctor to cure her.
Parris
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," a rumor circulated that Betty Parris, the daughter of Reverend Parris, was possessed by witches after she was found in a comatose state following a night of dancing in the woods. This rumor sparked fear and hysteria in Salem, leading to accusations of witchcraft against several townspeople. Betty's condition fueled the witch trials, as the community sought to explain the unexplained events through the lens of supernatural influence. Ultimately, her situation exemplified the dangerous consequences of rumors and mass paranoia.
why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Reverend Parris
Tank plays soccer
Parris lies about the dancing in the woods in The Crucible because does not want to be seen as a bad person by the town members. He lies about knowing what happened so no one will accuse him and he will still be liked.
It is a beautifully written book. Parris saw the girls dancing in the woods the previous night.
cause shes a noob yo Reverend Parris' daughter Betty was under a "spell" - some sort of coma induced by his slave Tituba's ceremony in the woods. He called the doctor to cure her.
Parris
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," a rumor circulated that Betty Parris, the daughter of Reverend Parris, was possessed by witches after she was found in a comatose state following a night of dancing in the woods. This rumor sparked fear and hysteria in Salem, leading to accusations of witchcraft against several townspeople. Betty's condition fueled the witch trials, as the community sought to explain the unexplained events through the lens of supernatural influence. Ultimately, her situation exemplified the dangerous consequences of rumors and mass paranoia.
In "The Crucible," Betty Parris falls ill after being discovered dancing in the woods with other girls, which leads to suspicion and fear in Salem. Her illness is partly a reaction to the chaos and hysteria surrounding the witch trials, as well as the pressure from her father, Reverend Parris. Additionally, Betty's condition serves to highlight the themes of fear, repression, and the consequences of societal expectations in the play.
He revealed that his niece was dancing in the woods in the beginning of the story and later in the end he reveals that both his niece Abigail and Mercy Lewis stole money from him and left the land.
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Betty Parris and Ruth Putnam exhibit similar symptoms characterized by fainting and unresponsiveness. Betty falls into a deep, comatose-like state after being discovered dancing in the woods, while Ruth displays a similar lethargy following the death of her siblings. Both girls' behaviors spark suspicion and hysteria in Salem, leading to accusations of witchcraft. Their symptoms reflect the broader themes of fear and paranoia that permeate the play.
it was Reverend Samuel Parris who caught the girls dancing in the woods.