Danforth, who is also corrupt and ignorant man, even realises that Parris’ behaviour is pathetic and not that of a minister: ‘Mr Parris, you are a brainless man.’.He only cares about his own reputation - not Abigail or the fact that she could be practicing witchcraft. This attitude is consistent throughout the play, as we see at the beginning when Parris interrogates Abigail in order to find out if she danced in the woods. This illustrates just how much of a selfish, horrible and pathetic human being Parris is.He is crying, but he is more devastated about his money having disappeared than he is about the deaths of innocent people - People he has played a role in condemning. This is Parris’ response when he finds out that Abigail has fled from Salem and stolen all of his money.Throughout the entire play he is extremely egotistical and vain, which we see especially in the final act.

This withheld information causes suspicion about witchcraft in Salem. His character is important in the play because at the beginning he is the one who discovers his niece Abigail and her friends dancing in the forest. His characteristics are not those of a typical minister.

Introduction to Parris Parris is a minister from Salem, who is corrupt and ignorant.

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