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Character Analysis: The Crucible By Arthur Miller

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Don’t you all see how foolish this is? Witchcraft? In this town? I believe not. There be more chance of reverend Parris over here not even been a man of god. Since Parris arrived in this small, insignificant town all he has done is cause panic and wariness among the people of Salem. If this man proclaims to be the man of god that he is then why is it we only hear about tales of Lucifer and peril on Gods day. Why should I hand over my life? I tried for honesty and all I got in return was pretence. I am an innocent man. Believe me. I admitted to you my sin and you still think of me as a cowardly liar. I have sinned. The lord knows I have sinned. Abigail the fraudulent whore played on a man’s desires and lured me into her bed of sin. Not a day

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