In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Betty Parris pretends to be ill to avoid punishment for her involvement in the witchcraft activities in the forest. Her feigned illness allows her to escape accountability and gain sympathy from her father, Reverend Parris, and the community. Additionally, her act contributes to the escalating hysteria and provides cover for the other girls involved, allowing them to manipulate the situation for their own gain. Ultimately, Betty's pretense highlights the theme of fear and the consequences of deceit in a repressive society.
Betty Paris, is the daughter of Reverend Paris in "The Crucible." In the movie and book, Betty is ''ill'' from dancing in the woods. Betty is unable to move or talk. This is the first sight in Salem of witchcraft.
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.
Betty saw spirits.
Fears Abigail
Reverend Parris sends for a doctor because his ten-year-old daughter, Betty, is ill and will not wake up.
Betty Paris, is the daughter of Reverend Paris in "The Crucible." In the movie and book, Betty is ''ill'' from dancing in the woods. Betty is unable to move or talk. This is the first sight in Salem of witchcraft.
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.
Betty saw spirits.
Fears Abigail
He wants to get his meat wet.
Reverend Parris sends for a doctor because his ten-year-old daughter, Betty, is ill and will not wake up.
The forest
Betty
In The Crucible, Betty is Reverend Parris's ten-year-old daughter. Betty falls into a strange stupor after Parris catches her and the other girls dancing in the forest with Tituba. Her illness and that of Ruth Putnam fuel the first rumors of witchcraft.
The Crucible Act 1
You mean Betty Parris. She is the first to claim she has been visited by the spirits of witches.
Munchausen syndrome