In the play the Crucible why do Jude Danforth and Rev. Parris not like John Proctor?
In Act I, scene 4, there was rigidity between Parris and Proctor. Parris and Proctor argue. Parris says that Proctor shouldn’t defy his religious authority and that Proctor belongs to a group of followers who plan to get rid of him. Salem have a history of getting rid of ministers. In Act II scene 3, there was a conversation between Hale and Proctor. Hale asks why Proctor doesn’t go to church. Proctor admit that he doesn’t go to church on Sundays with Elizabeth. Proctor says that it’s because Parris conference about gold candlesticks in his sermons. Proctor feel that Rev. Parris is not as God oriented as he should be, and that all he speaks of is Hell and his own desires. Judge Danforth: In Act III, Danforth questions Proctor’s beliefs surrounded by God. Danforth try to test Proctor on whether he’s lying or not. When Proctor admits the affair with Abigail, the magistrates decide to bring Elizabeth to confirm the affair. Elizabeth lied to save his name. Danforth does not listen to other
