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.
The Putnams did not like the nurses because they were black and the Putnams are racist.
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.
Mercy Lewis is a servant in the household of Thomas and Ann Putnam in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible." She is depicted as a close confidante of the Putnams, particularly Ann, who is deeply involved in the witch trials. Mercy's relationship with the Putnams is marked by their shared interests in accusing others of witchcraft, which serves to advance their own agendas and grievances within the community. Her loyalty to the Putnams reflects the intertwining of personal and societal conflicts during the Salem witch trials.
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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.
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," the Putnams showcase their wealth and status through their buggy, reflecting their desire for social superiority. Their attitude toward the less fortunate is one of disdain and opportunism; they often exploit others for personal gain, as seen in their involvement in the witch trials to acquire land. This self-serving behavior highlights their moral corruption and lack of empathy for those who are struggling.
The miller told a story about a carpenter who was deceived by his wife and a clerk.
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 was a servant for the Putnam household.
Hilgard categorized motives into survival motives, social motives, and ego-integrated motives.
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