In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Thomas Putnam fears the loss of his social standing and power within Salem. He is driven by greed and seeks to acquire land and wealth, which leads him to manipulate the witch trials for his own benefit. Putnam's fear of being marginalized in a society that values property and reputation fuels his willingness to falsely accuse others, highlighting the destructive nature of fear and ambition in a repressive community.
No
Selfish, Greedy
Thomas Putnam
Rebecca Nurse.
Ruth Putnam
No
Selfish, Greedy
Ann Putnam.
Thomas Putnam
Rebecca Nurse.
Ruth Putnam
In Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Ann Putnam fears the loss of her children and is consumed by grief over their mysterious deaths. This fear drives her to seek blame for their tragedies, leading her to accuse others of witchcraft. Her paranoia and desperation reflect her need to find a scapegoat for her pain, ultimately contributing to the hysteria in Salem. Through Ann's character, Miller explores themes of fear, blame, and the impact of personal loss on rational judgment.
Mrs. Putnam lost 7 children. She believed that witch craft was the cause of their death
Thomas is Parris' uncle
The Crucible Act 1
In "The Crucible," Ann Putnam blames Rebecca Nurse for the deaths of her children. She believes that Rebecca used witchcraft to harm her children, leading to their deaths.
she gave birth to a foot. rofl. no she actually had 8 children but only one of them survived - Ruth Putnam