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In Act 3 of "The Crucible," Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of using the witch trials to acquire land. He claims that Putnam is manipulating the situation by prompting his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft, knowing that Jacobs' execution would allow Putnam to purchase his forfeited land. This accusation highlights the underlying greed and self-interest that fuel the hysteria in Salem.
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As Act III opens what accusation does Giles Corey make?
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam, saying that he was overheard telling his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft so that he can buy his land when he is prosecuted
What does giles Corey say is thomas putnam's main motivation?
He wants to get revenge! ;]
What accusation does giles Corey make against thomas putnam?
a land grab
Why is giles Corey expelled from court?
Giles is expelled for interrupting the case by shouting at Thomas Putnam over land disputes.
What does Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of?
Use the whole witchcraft scandal to try to get more land
As Act III opens what accusation does Giles Corey make?
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam, saying that he was overheard telling his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft so that he can buy his land when he is prosecuted
What does giles Corey say is thomas putnam's main motivation?
He wants to get revenge! ;]
What accusation does giles Corey make against thomas putnam?
a land grab
Why is giles Corey expelled from court?
Giles is expelled for interrupting the case by shouting at Thomas Putnam over land disputes.
What is Giles Corey's proof that Thomas Putnam is reaching out for land and why won't he reveal his source?
Giles Corey doesn't actually reveal who his source of proof is. He only says that the person is reliable and that this person overheard Thomas Putnam telling his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft. That is when Giles Corey accused Thomas Putnam of lying so he could get George Jacobs land at a reduced price.
What does Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of?
Use the whole witchcraft scandal to try to get more land
What are john proctor attitudes toward his land?
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.
What is Giles Corey's informant saying about Thomas Putnam?
Giles Corey’s informant claims that Thomas Putnam is manipulating the witch trials for personal gain, specifically to acquire land from those accused of witchcraft. The informant suggests that Putnam is using the hysteria to target his neighbors and benefit financially at their expense. This allegation highlights the underlying greed and corruption entwined with the panic of the Salem witch trials.
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of what?
"Reaching for land," or buying up the confiscated property of neighbors accused and convicted of witchcraft.
What dialog between proctor Giles Corey and Putnam reveal about Putnam history fighting with neighbors?
In the dialogue between Giles Corey and Thomas Putnam in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," it becomes evident that Putnam has a history of exploiting conflicts with his neighbors for personal gain. Giles accuses Putnam of using the witch trials to acquire land from those who are accused and executed, highlighting Putnam's opportunistic nature. This interaction underscores Putnam's willingness to manipulate the hysteria for his own benefit, revealing a pattern of greed and animosity towards his neighbors.
According to Giles Corey what is Thomas Putnam guilty of?
Urging his daughter to "cry witch" against his neighbor so he could buy his property.
Who filed a law suit in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?
Giles Corey filed a law suit against Thomas Putnam for taking his land.
