If it were not for the self-seeking nature present in Salem, the infamous witch trials of 1692 would not have taken place. Most villagers were interested in themselves and none other. One such character is Reverend Parris from the historical play The Crucible, which concerns these Salem witch trials. He is only interested in his good name. In the beginning of the play, this conceit leads Reverend Parris to support the court's false judgements in order …showed first 75 words of 1233 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1233 total…and decisions are weighty in Salem. It is possible to say that if Parris had not supported the girls, the court could have been overthrown, and lives spared. But such an action would be much too decent, since it would mean the sacrifice of his good name. Parris' concern is to keep his reputation clean, and the decisions he makes for this to be possible, fuel the fire that warms the false court of Salem.