Reverend parris

our cousin's life, whatever abomination you have done, give me all of it now, for I dare not be taken unaware when I go before them down there." This shows that he only cares about what others think and he is scared of losing his job as a reverend. He also complains about his enemies will know if e surely doesn't. He states "If you trafficked with spirits in the forest I must know it now, for surely my enemies will, and they ruin me with it." Then he continues "Abigail do you understand that I have many enemies." This states that he needs to know the truth so he can see if his job title is in jeopardy. He also states that "this faction is sworn to drive me from my pulpit." This statement shows that he cares most about his job rather then his family and friends.

He also feels that he was underpaid for his services. At one time he said to Giles Corey, "I regard that six pound as part of my salary...You will look far for a man of my kind at sixty pound a year!" Also, Parris preached for twenty weeks about having golden candlesticks on the altar until he got them.
In conclusion Reverend Parris is a main character in The Crucible who is greedy, Self-serving, and egotistical. If such people let these three things rule there lives, turmoil is brought about. If only everyone could control their greed, self-serving, and egotistical side, and this world would be a happier and more civil place.