Question

Reread lines Lines 351-366: What do you learn about Parris through indirect characterization

Answer 1

Answer:

The indirect characterization of Reverende Parris in lines 351-366 reveals that he is nervous and hysterical.

Explanation:

"The Crucible" is a play written by Arthur Miller based on the true incidents of Salem witch trials, 1692.

The characterization of Reverend Parris in the play was also based on the true character with the same during Salem Witch trials. The author has picturized his character in the play as selfish and self-absorbed. He suffered from the feelings that someone wants to destroy him and take his position and he was also concerned so much about his reputation. That is why he builds up the story of what happened in the woods and used for his own defense.

In lines 351-366, the indirect characterization of Reverend Parris reveals that he is nervous to face the crowd. The line in which he asks Putnam to leave him alone to pray for a while and Abigail's response to him, that he's been praying since midnight, reveals that he is nervous to face the crowd. He asks Putnam of what he will say to the crowd.

Thus it shows that he is nervous and hysterical.