Terror to Hypocrites,
Direct spiritual intimidation. Parris weaponizes shame, portraying Christ as someone who despises hypocrites.
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One of you is a Devil i.e. a Devil for quality & disposition: not a Devil for Nature, for he was a man &c. but a Devil for likeness & operation.
Defines “Devils” metaphorically as sinful humans, not supernatural beings. This allows Parris to morally condemn individuals without claiming literal possession.
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I have chose 12. of you to familiarity with me, to by my Apostles, & for all one of you is a Devil.
Repetition intensifies the theme: even those closest to God can harbor corruption. For his listeners, this implies that anyone among them could be a hidden threat.
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