It wasn't Abigail that accused them of witchcraft. It was Tituba.
She accused Goody Goody and Goody Osburn of witchcraft because she's getting pressured of what they were asking her so she told them what they wanted to hear and Mrs. Putnam said that she was sure that someone was killing her babies so Tituba mentioned Goody Good and Goody Osburn because they became a midwife to Mrs. Putnam three times already.
Because Osburn was the midwife when three of Putnam's children died.
In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Tituba accuses Goody Good and Goody Osburn of being involved in witchcraft. She said that the devil came to her at night and that Goody Good and Goody Osburn were with him.
To try to keep herself out of trouble
She's an old lady who's accused of witchcraft by Abigail as she's an easy target since no one really cares about her and her status is so low.
Mary Warren believes that Goody Osburn is a witch because she has been influenced by the prevailing fear and hysteria surrounding witchcraft in Salem. As a member of the court, Mary has witnessed the accusations and the power they hold, leading her to align with the group of girls making the claims. Additionally, her own insecurities and desire for acceptance drive her to participate in the witch hunt, further solidifying her belief in Goody Osburn's guilt. Ultimately, the societal pressure and fear of retribution cloud her judgment.
Because Osburn was the midwife when three of Putnam's children died.
In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, Tituba accuses Goody Good and Goody Osburn of being involved in witchcraft. She said that the devil came to her at night and that Goody Good and Goody Osburn were with him.
To try to keep herself out of trouble
She's an old lady who's accused of witchcraft by Abigail as she's an easy target since no one really cares about her and her status is so low.
In the Salem witch trials, the court relied on testimonies from witnesses who claimed to have seen Goody Osburn involved in suspicious activities, such as practicing witchcraft or consorting with the devil. Additionally, the court may have used spectral evidence, in which the accusers claimed to have been afflicted by Osburn's spirit in some way. These testimonies, along with Osburn's reputation and behavior, were used as proof of her being a witch.
Ann Putnam finds it difficult to believe that Goody Osburn is a witch because Goody Osburn is a respected member of their community and an upstanding church member. Ann is struggling with conflicting feelings of fear and loyalty, making it hard for her to accept this accusation.
It is assumed today by historians that the Putnams had vendettas against several families in the community for one reason or another. Mrs. Putnam was trying to get a quick conviction for Goody Osborne for personal resentments.
Mary Warren believes that Goody Osburn is a witch because she has been influenced by the prevailing fear and hysteria surrounding witchcraft in Salem. As a member of the court, Mary has witnessed the accusations and the power they hold, leading her to align with the group of girls making the claims. Additionally, her own insecurities and desire for acceptance drive her to participate in the witch hunt, further solidifying her belief in Goody Osburn's guilt. Ultimately, the societal pressure and fear of retribution cloud her judgment.
Tituba.
it is all about who you know
john proctor, rebecca nurse, giles Corey, Mary easty-deff. killed Sarah good, goody osburn, Bridget bishop, goody Hawkins, goody booth, george Jacobs. -deff accused
Because Osburn was the midwife when three of Putnam's children died. Putnam is so crazed with grief, and she blames herself for her childrens death, so she leaps upon any excuse to believe that an outside force took away her children. end of Act One: Mrs Putnam: I knew it! Goody Osburn were midwife to me three times. I begged you, Thomas, did I not? I begged him not to call Osburn because I feared her. My babies always shriveled in her hands!