2:18 LTE 534 Take Quiz Exit According to The Crucible Act 1, Part 2 by Arthur Miller, we learn that the character of Parris is concerned that some of the people in the community would like to see him removed from the ministry. Early in the plot events of the story, we learn that Parris's daughter is ill. We also learn that the general setting of the play is in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600's. How do the narrative elements of character, setting, and plot interact to create one of the conflicts of the play? Choose the best answer. Because Parris's daughter is ill and the setting is in the 1600 's, Parris and members of the community are sure the doctor will be able to provide a medical explanation and a cure. Because Parris is a minister and people of the 1600's believed their ministers were nearly perfect, Parris only needs to worry about his daughter's improving health. Because the setting is in the 1600's, when illness was often credited to supernatural events rather than to medicine, a conflict develops when Parris is concerned that suspicions about his daughter's illness will impact his reputation and standing in the community.

The best answer is: **Because the setting is in the 1600's, when illness was often credited to supernatural events rather than to medicine, a conflict develops when Parris is concerned that suspicions about his daughter's illness will impact his reputation and standing in the community.** **Explanation:** - **Character:** Reverend Parris is deeply concerned about his position in the community and fears that his daughter's unexplained illness might reflect poorly on him. - **Setting:** The play is set in Salem, Massachusetts, during the 1600s, a time when supernatural explanations for unexplained phenomena like illnesses were common. This period was marked by widespread fear of witchcraft and the supernatural. - **Plot:** The combination of Parris's concern for his daughter's health and his fear of losing his reputation creates a central conflict. In a society where supernatural causes are often blamed for misfortunes, Parris worries that the illness could lead to suspicions of witchcraft or divine displeasure, thereby jeopardizing his standing in the community. This interaction between character, setting, and plot effectively generates a significant conflict that drives the narrative forward in "The Crucible." **Correct Answer:** Because the setting is in the 1600's, when illness was often credited to supernatural events rather than to medicine, a conflict develops when Parris is concerned that suspicions about his daughter's illness will impact his reputation and standing in the community.