* She is possessed by the devil. Some people believe that Betty Parris is possessed by the devil, and that this is what is causing her strange behavior. They claim that she has been speaking in tongues, and that she has even levitated off the ground.
* She is mentally ill. Others believe that Betty Parris is simply mentally ill, and that her behavior is not caused by witchcraft or demonic possession. They point to the fact that she has a history of mental illness in her family, and that she has been acting strangely for some time.
It is unclear which of these rumors is true, or if any of them are true. However, the rumors have caused a great deal of fear and anxiety in the town of Salem.