Reverend Parris argues in the first act with John Proctor about his salary and his ancillary benefits. Proctor accuses Parris of abusing his position and craving selfishly and materialistically after more than his due. Proctor points to two examples of Parris' greed. Parris demands that he be given firewood on top of his salary. (Proctor says that part of the salary is specifically designated as firewood money.) Parris also is the first...
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