Question

When Proctor says to Putnam, “You cannot command Mr. Parris. We vote by name in this society, not by acreage,” he is appealing to his—

Answer 1

All Of The Above

Options:

A) that he shouldn't be bossed around by Parris

B) that Parris's money and wealth meant less than his reputation among the people

C) that Parris had no right to preach from the pulpit as a sinner

D) all of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

John Proctor's statement, "We vote by name in this society, not by acreage," suggests that he means all of the above. This statement implies that Proctor believes that Parris should not be bossing people around, that Parris's wealth and status mean less than his reputation among the people, and that Parris has no right to preach from the pulpit as a sinner. Overall, Proctor's statement is a rejection of Parris's authority and a defense of the importance of individual reputation in their society.

Answer 2

He's appealing to his respect for rules