Reputation is very protruding , and or considered the most important theme in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. The villagers of Salem are consumed by greed and fear. They are losing their belief in their religion and the power it holds over them. Some of the characters are completely self aware and know that a good name is better than lying, and would even consider dying before ruining their names with lies. Reverend Parris, John Proctor, and Judge Danforth all value their reputations in the town of Salem , and would almost do anything to keep them.
Reverend Parris is one of the most selfish people in The crucible. The villagers of Salem are consumed by greed and fear. They are losing their belief in their religion