Question

In Act II of The Crucible, what is Proctor's attitude toward Parris? He differs with Parris on issues of church doctrine. He thinks that Parris is too lenient in judging people. He respects Parris' devotion to God. He believes that Parris is too interested in wealth.

Answer 1

He believes that Parris is too interested in wealth.

Step-by-step explanation:

Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" revolves around the Salem Witch trials that saw many young women wrongly accused of practicing sorcery. This dramatized and fictionalized version of the 1692 witch trials gives an insight into the historical trial.

Act II of the play occurs at the residence of Proctor and his family. Rev. Hale had come to inquire about the witchcraft accusations of numerous women in the village among which Elizabeth Proctor's name is also included in the accused list. In conversation with Proctor, Hale learns a bit more about the relationship between Proctor and Rev. Parris, the minister of the Salem church. Proctor reveals how Rev. Parris "preach nothin’ but golden candlesticks until he had them". He also revealed why he doesn’t want his youngest son to be baptized by him, for he "see no light of God in that man", suggesting he is open about his dislike for "the man of God". The fact about the candlesticks seems to reveal that Proctor believes Parris to be too invested and interested in worldly materials.

Answer 2

D). He believes that Parris is too interested in wealth.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Act II of 'The Crucible', Proctor displays a quite negative attitude towards Reverend Parris. He considers him to be excessively obsessed with wealth and material possessions like 'expensive things in Church.' When Hale visits Proctors' to talk about names included in the witchcraft. Proctor clearly reveals that he doesn't like Parris' theology and his hypocrisy to build his reputation before the other people. Thus, option D is the correct answer.