0
Miller suggests that Putnam's motives in accusing others of witchcraft are driven by personal grudges and a desire for land and power rather than genuine concern for witchcraft. Putnam uses the witch trials to advance his own agenda and settle scores with his enemies.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why didn't the Putnams like the nurses?
The Putnams did not like the nurses because they were black and the Putnams are racist.
Which elements of society does miller seem to be criticizing through the characters of reverend parris and the putnams?
Neither Parris nor the Putnams want to take any personal responsibility for their problems, and they are prone to blaming others for those problems rather than themselves. Through Reverend Parris's character, Arthur Miller criticizes the rampant hypocrisy and selfishness throughout Salem's Puritan society.
What has the author Stacy Miller written?
Stacy Miller has written: 'Asian art portfolio' -- subject(s): Art, Art, Asian, Asia Society, Asian Art, Themes, motives
Who were Thomas Putnams enemies in his land?
John Proctor
Rebecca nurse gets accused of killing putnams children in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
rebecca nurse is accused of killing all but one of the putnam's children, goody putnam and her husband believe this because she helped birth every one.
What role did abigail play in the Salem witch trials?
I like this question, if only because it proves my point that the Crucible has corrupted the public knowledge of the Salem trials. Ruth Putnam is a creation of Arthur Miller for his play. I figure that Ruth is actually Ann Putnam the younger and Miller renamed her to lessen the confusion of having two Ann Putnams, mother and daughter, in the dialogue.
Mercy Lewis relationship to the putnams?
Mercy Lewis was a servant for the Putnam household.
What is the classification of motives by hilgard?
Hilgard categorized motives into survival motives, social motives, and ego-integrated motives.
What was the conflict between parris and the putnams?
To view this answer you must have an Answers.Com™ Gold Account.
When does Alvin tell Brittany miller he loves her?
no.but he probably will!
What are alterior motives?
what are alterior motives? Ulterior motives are evident when the true reason for ones motives is concealed.
Why is rebecca nurse in jail?
she's charged with murder. they think she killed goody putnams babies
