she gave birth to a foot. rofl. no she actually had 8 children but only one of them survived - Ruth Putnam
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 "The Crucible," the Putnams serve as a representation of greed and manipulation within the Salem witch trials. Thomas Putnam exploits the hysteria to accuse his neighbors and acquire their land, reflecting the darker aspects of human nature. His wife, Ann Putnam, is driven by grief and jealousy, having lost seven children, which fuels her desire to find scapegoats for her suffering. Together, they embody the toxic mix of personal vendetta and societal chaos that characterizes the play.
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," the Putnams harbor animosity towards several characters, particularly toward Reverend Parris and the Nurses. Their hatred for Parris stems from their belief that he is a poor minister and unworthy of their respect. Additionally, they resent Rebecca Nurse due to a longstanding feud, feeling envious of her family's prosperity and influence in the community. This animosity fuels their involvement in the witch trials, as they seek to eliminate their rivals and gain power.
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.
In the opening of act 1 (outset to when the Putnams arrive) the talk of dancing in the forest acts as a narrative hook as it furthers the explanation of what happened the night before more and more as the opening goes on.
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.
The Putnams did not like the nurses because they were black and the Putnams are racist.
Yes, in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," it is mentioned that Mrs. Ann Putnam had eight children, but only one survived infancy. She believes that supernatural forces are responsible for the deaths of her other children, which contributes to her motivations and actions in the story. This backstory adds to the themes of grief and hysteria present in the play.
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.
Well the Putnam's have lost all of their children and only have Ruth left and the Nurse's have had nine health children. Also that Rebecca had said that the kids were just playing around that they will grow out of their foolish games but the Putnams wanted to believe that it was witchcraft that has gotten the kids. So they both don't like each other presence.
Tituba, the Parris' servant from Barbados Abigail, Reverend Parris' niece Betty Parris, the 10 year old daughter of Rev. Parris Mercy Lewis, the servant of the Putnams
In the opening of act 1 (outset to when the Putnams arrive) the talk of dancing in the forest acts as a narrative hook as it furthers the explanation of what happened the night before more and more as the opening goes on.
The quote, spoken by Rebecca in the crucible, discusses the banning of witchery in Salem and the risks that come with witchcraft. She speaks to the Putnams and Parris. The quote shows the Salem citizens ideas of that time period.
Thomas and Ann Putnam's seven children died at birth and their only child Ruth was sick.
The Putnams had disliked Rebecca Nurse merely because she was fortunate enough to have 26 children and grandchildren combined. They were jealous because Ann Putnam had eight children die before they were baptized and now her only daugther Ruth is very ill. Also there were small grudges held by Thomas Putnam concerning land of the Nurse's.
The Putnams had disliked Rebecca Nurse merely because she was fortunate enough to have 26 children and grandchildren combined. They were jealous because Ann Putnam had eight children die before they were baptized and now her only daugther Ruth is very ill. Also there were small grudges held by Thomas Putnam concerning land of the Nurse's.
I assume you're talking about Rebecca Nurse. She was accused of spiritually murdering seven children of her husband's neighbor and enemy, Mrs. Putnam, all of whom died suddenly after birth. The Putnams had a land dispute with Rebecca's husband. See literary references: "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller and "A Break with Charity" (I forget author's name.)