Question

John Proctor says the following: I mean it solemnly, Rebecca; I like not the smell of this “authority.”

This line shows the conflict ---


between Salem and Jamestown


between John and Abigail


between Salem and the King of England


between John and Parris

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The line you provided from John Proctor reflects the conflict **between John and Parris**. Proctor expresses his disdain for the authority represented by Parris and the prevailing attitudes in Salem regarding the witch trials and the religious fervor that accompanies them. This indicates a broader theme of resistance against oppressive authority figures within the community.