“The Crucible” is a play written in the 20th century by Arthur Miller about the Salem Witch Trials. The character of Reverend Samuel Parris is an important character in the story who learns the error of his selfish egotistical behavior too late. In the beginning of the story, we first see him as a worried father, concerned for his child but also worried about his position in Salem. However, he wants to find the cause for Betty’s ailment and easily blames others. He could have admitted that Abigail and the girls were dancing in the woods, but he lets the story of witchcraft takeover. When the townspeople star to allege witchcraft, at first he denies it because he doesn’t want his name and identity caught up in the gossip. When Betty is sick