John Proctor and Giles Corey are both farmers, both practical, and both powerful within the community. They likewise seem to be well-respected by their peers. Politically, they also appear to be on the same side, opposed to Reverend Parris. It is clear that neither Corey nor Proctor can stand the minister, and they both remonstrate with him about his salary and the provisions made for him in regard to firewood. They gang up on Parris, who clearly feels very put upon by the two men. It is clear that Parris and Putnam are on one side, and Corey and Proctor are on the other. Corey is somewhat more willing to believe in witchcraft and rumors than Proctor is, but he is still someone who will call out another person if he believes they are wrong.
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