Whether attempting to maintain secure relationships, keep their family out of harm's way, or die with honor, each character placed reputation above religious morality to maintain a good name in the society. The importance of reputation appears as prominent in today's society as it does in the Crucible. For example, if a politician makes one wrong move, it can end his career forever, which reflects Parris' fear of losing his place in society due to accusations of witchcraft in his family. Reputation is immensely important in 1692, and perhaps even more so, in the modern world