Crucible 6

Parris, in a sweat: "Excellency, you surely cannot think to let so vile a lie be spread in open court."
(pg. 89)

Explanation- In the this quote it seems that Parris is nervous about how Proctor brought up the point that the girls may be lying and may have started this whole pandemonium to save themselves. Parris has just gotten his daughter back from her deep slumber. And now he is fearful that he may lose his daughter forever, if Proctor's statement deems true. Now in order to protect Betty, Parris must prove that Procter is lying and try to convict both Proctor and Giles so he can put this matter out of mind.

Question- Does Parris know or maybe does he have a feeling that Betty and the girls were lying all along?

"In that case, I have no choice but to arrest you for contempt of this court, do you know that?"
(pg.97)

Explanation- It seems that Danforth has done nothing but arresting more and more people. And with this quote it seems that he is arresting Giles over such a trivial matter as getting a name. It is because of this that Dansforth might be abusing his power. Therefore, more people start to see this and there just might be a town riot over these witch trials.

Question- Is Dansforth blunt to the possibility that a bunch of girls may have been the reason for him to jail over a 100 people?