In Act I, John and Giles Corey get into an argument with Thomas Putnam about his land. According to John and Giles, Putnam claims that he owns land that does not belong to him.
No, John Proctor was not a silversmith in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. He was a farmer who owned a substantial amount of land in Salem. Proctor is portrayed as a strong, principled man who struggles with his moral integrity throughout the play. His character is central to the themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of pride.
Putnam and Proctor argue over the proper ownership of a piece of timberland where Proctor harvests his lumber. Putnam claims that his grandfather left the tract of land to him in his will. 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.
In this quote from "The Crucible" Act 1, John Proctor is appealing to the principles of democracy and fairness in the society of Salem. By stating "We vote by name in this society not by acreage," Proctor is emphasizing that each individual's worth and voice should be considered equally, regardless of their land ownership or social status. Proctor's statement reflects his belief in the importance of individual rights and the rule of law in a just society.
Putnam's grandfather
One of the most apparent and obvious conflict appears in the beginning of the Act, when the teenaged girls of the village have been caught dancing in the woods. This is against the religious beliefs of the town. With the word of the girls dancing in the woods, the witchcraft "rumors" are spread. This conflict leads to all other conflicts . . . (The village people getting accused of witchcraft), Abigail had started it... always telling lies and making the situation even worse, that ended up the main conflict. The second conflict I see as a big table turner is the affair that John Proctor had with Abigail Williams. These two had an affair when Abigail was working in John's house and Abigail believed that if she got rid of Elizabeth Proctor, then John Proctor would become her own. John Proctor HAD an affair with Abigail, but for him it was just puppy love, while Abigail believed it was true love. She told John Proctor that she loved him, and once she gets rid of Elizabeth, they would be free to love each other. John is freaked out by this, but can do nothing to convince Abigail that he is not in love with her. Abigail then accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft and is arrested. John Proctor has the decision of what to do. He knows that he has sinned but does not want to hurt his wife. Two young girls are in trances, seemingly unable to see or hear the outside world. - Some of the girls want to tell the adults the truth, but Abigail keeps them from doing so. -Abigail and John Proctor have had an affair. She still wants to be with him, but he tells her that they can never be together again. -Proctor and Putnam begin to argue over wood being taken off land. - Many of the villagers become sure of witchcraft. - Abigail accuses Tituba of witchcraft who in turn accuses other women of the town.
John Proctor
the dispute between Proctor and Putnam is over land
In general there was no difference between these attitudes; except that European courts had determined that "Native Americans" were the legal land owners in [the] Americas and that settlers could not just take the land from them. For this, and only this reason, the attitudes of English Settlers was different.
Proctor believes that a portion of everybody's land belongs to him. So the dispute between them is over land.
Putnam and Proctor argue over the proper ownership of a piece of timberland where Proctor harvests his lumber. Putnam claims that his grandfather left the tract of land to him in his will. 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.
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Putnam and Proctor argue over the proper ownership of a piece of timberland where Proctor harvests his The_Crucible_what_does_putnam_and_proctor_argue_about. Putnam claims that his grandfather left the tract of land to him in his will. 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.
land. apparently there was some astealin'
how did american indians attitudes about land use change after the europens arrived
They already had rivalries over land and resources
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," the argument between Proctor and Putnam centers around land and resources. Putnam accuses Proctor of not only taking lumber from the land but also of undermining his own interests in acquiring land for himself. Proctor stands up against Putnam's manipulative tactics, revealing the greed and underlying motivations that drive the conflict between the characters. This tension highlights broader themes of jealousy, power, and the moral complexities within the community.
In this quote from "The Crucible" Act 1, John Proctor is appealing to the principles of democracy and fairness in the society of Salem. By stating "We vote by name in this society not by acreage," Proctor is emphasizing that each individual's worth and voice should be considered equally, regardless of their land ownership or social status. Proctor's statement reflects his belief in the importance of individual rights and the rule of law in a just society.