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Miss Perry
Honors English III
December 2, 2014
Thomas Putnam’s Corruption and Zeal
Thomas Putnam, from The Crucible, plays a foremost role in the Salem witch trials in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Left with an appealing amount of land makes Putnam prosperous, however, it doesn’t appear to gratify his goal. During the course of The Crucible, Thomas Putnam uses manipulation, drive, and foremost corruption to better himself, and obtain this unending goal of creating a monopoly of property. Lastly, his unusual involvement in the persistent accusations placed him in the center of limelight, making him a significant character in American history and furthermore the play.
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Referring to the devil, Thomas accuses other characters. “‘Did you ever see Sarah Good with him.,’; he questions Tituba, ‘or Osburn?’” (Miller 46). Falling into Putnam’s pressure, Tituba fearfully admits she had seen the Devil with Sarah and Osburn. Not being satisfied with his accusations, Thomas moves on to yet another victim. Rebecca Nurse is the next character whom he accuses of witchcraft. “‘For murder, she’s charged! For the marvelous and supernatural murder of Goody Putnam’s babies’” (Miller 71). Being one of the most loved and religious characters, Rebecca is the last person whom Salem would think of being accused. Putnam may be viewed as one of the most corrupt characters to accuse Rebecca. Earlier on, Rebecca nurse tries to speak on the contrary with the Putnam’s.
REBECCA: Pray, John, be calm. Pause. He defers to her. Mr. Parris, I think you 'd best send Reverend Hale back as soon as he come. This will set us all to arguin ' again in the society, and we thought to have peace this year. I think we ought rely on the doctor now, and good prayer.
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MRS. PUTNAM, with a growing edge of sarcasm: But I must! You think it God 's work you should never lose a child, nor grandchild either, and I bury all but one? There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires!
PUTNAM, to Parris: When Reverend Hale comes, you should proceed to look for signs of witchcraft here. (Miller 27)
Both Mr. and Mrs. Putnam are set on justice rather than reasoning. They want the witches dead rather than an explanation as to of how it isn’t an unnatural force. After his extreme accusation, Thomas’ corruption doesn’t stop. He goes on to influence his daughter in able to accuse yet another character of witchcraft, George Jacobs. Thomas Putnam’s accusations started to become more foolish. Although Putnam’s accusations began to exploit the witches in Salem to save the children, they progressively turned into something much greater. Thomas Putnam is no longer after the witches in
Miss Perry
Honors English III
December 2, 2014
Thomas Putnam’s Corruption and Zeal
Thomas Putnam, from The Crucible, plays a foremost role in the Salem witch trials in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Left with an appealing amount of land makes Putnam prosperous, however, it doesn’t appear to gratify his goal. During the course of The Crucible, Thomas Putnam uses manipulation, drive, and foremost corruption to better himself, and obtain this unending goal of creating a monopoly of property. Lastly, his unusual involvement in the persistent accusations placed him in the center of limelight, making him a significant character in American history and furthermore the play.
As the play unfolds, Thomas Putnam plays a significant role in …show more content…
Referring to the devil, Thomas accuses other characters. “‘Did you ever see Sarah Good with him.,’; he questions Tituba, ‘or Osburn?’” (Miller 46). Falling into Putnam’s pressure, Tituba fearfully admits she had seen the Devil with Sarah and Osburn. Not being satisfied with his accusations, Thomas moves on to yet another victim. Rebecca Nurse is the next character whom he accuses of witchcraft. “‘For murder, she’s charged! For the marvelous and supernatural murder of Goody Putnam’s babies’” (Miller 71). Being one of the most loved and religious characters, Rebecca is the last person whom Salem would think of being accused. Putnam may be viewed as one of the most corrupt characters to accuse Rebecca. Earlier on, Rebecca nurse tries to speak on the contrary with the Putnam’s.
REBECCA: Pray, John, be calm. Pause. He defers to her. Mr. Parris, I think you 'd best send Reverend Hale back as soon as he come. This will set us all to arguin ' again in the society, and we thought to have peace this year. I think we ought rely on the doctor now, and good prayer.
MRS. PUTNAM: Rebecca, the doctor 's …show more content…
MRS. PUTNAM, with a growing edge of sarcasm: But I must! You think it God 's work you should never lose a child, nor grandchild either, and I bury all but one? There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires!
PUTNAM, to Parris: When Reverend Hale comes, you should proceed to look for signs of witchcraft here. (Miller 27)
Both Mr. and Mrs. Putnam are set on justice rather than reasoning. They want the witches dead rather than an explanation as to of how it isn’t an unnatural force. After his extreme accusation, Thomas’ corruption doesn’t stop. He goes on to influence his daughter in able to accuse yet another character of witchcraft, George Jacobs. Thomas Putnam’s accusations started to become more foolish. Although Putnam’s accusations began to exploit the witches in Salem to save the children, they progressively turned into something much greater. Thomas Putnam is no longer after the witches in