Reverend Parris, one of characters who seek power within all the hysteria that has swept the town, is a prime example of a Puritan. ... For example Hester and Dimmesdale prove to the townspeople that they don't always have to be perfect in a sense where they must hide how they really feel and live false lives. ...

• Word Count: 710
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate