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Why does Mr Putnam believe there are witches?
Putnam believe there are witches in Salem? Because she thinks they’ll be accused of being witches. Mary’s telling Abigail to tell the truth of what they did because the worst that could happen is that they get whipped.
Why does John Proctor dislike Reverend Parris and Mr Putnam?
John Proctor’s major complaint against Parris’s sermons is that he preaches too much about hell and the eternal damnation of the people of Salem. In addition to having an argument with Parris, Proctor also dislikes Putnam because he thinks that he owns all the land in Salem and argues with Proctor over it in Act 1.
What does Mr Putnam threaten to do to Parris If Parris does not agree that witchcraft is at work in Betty and Ruth’s illnesses?
What does Mr. Putnam threaten to do to Parris if Parris does not agree that witchcraft is at work in Betty and Ruth illness? Thomas Putnam tells Parris he should get ahead of the situation and make the witchcraft accusations himself so no one can accuse him first.
What does Mr Putnam want Reverend Parris to do?
Thomas Putnam is a greedy man who urges Reverend Parris to be strong and face up to the witchcraft in their midst. He uses his daughter to accuse people whose property he covets. Miller, and most historians, believed that many of the accusations of witchcraft were based on these sorts of greedy, selfish desires.
What does Mr Putnam try to convince Parris to do?
Putnam tries to persuade Parris that he should declare the presence of witchcraft, but Parris is worried. He knows that a group of townspeople want to remove him from Salem, and a witchcraft scandal involving his family would give them the power to oust him from the town.
What does Mr. Putnam threaten to do to Parris?
What is the problem between Putnam and Proctor about?
Putnam and Proctor argue over the proper ownership of a piece of timberland where Proctor harvests his lumber. Proctor says that he purchased the land from Francis Nurse, adding that Putnam’s grandfather had a habit of willing land that did not belong to him. Putnam, growing irate, threatens to sue Proctor.
Why is Thomas Putnam responsible for the trials?
Thomas Putnam and his wife play a significant role in perpetuating the hysteria surrounding witchcraft throughout the community. They attempt to settle old grievances by accusing innocent citizens of witchcraft.