The Crucible By: Arthur Miller

Crucible In The Crucible, a play about the Salem witch trials of 1692, by Arthur Miller, the character of Reverend Parris displays hypocrisy. Priest are generally considered good, honest people, but Parris lies to the community, he puts his ministry in front of his daughters life, and tries to help himself before helping the community. Even when Parris's daughter is sick and he is unsure what is wrong with her, he puts himself and his job …

…as "Proctor has come to overthrow this court!" and "this is a clear attack upon the court" to try and save himself. Parris lies continually and can always tell other people why they will burn in hell, but he will probably be right there with them when they do. Reverend Parris displays hypocrisy by going against the church and his morals. He lied and put himself and his job before the community throughout the play.