What scandalous act was Mrs Putnam a part of?

What scandalous act was Mrs Putnam a part of?

Salem Witch Trials

Who are the putnams in the crucible?

The Putnam’s are a prominent family in Salem, who while both coming from large families, they have only had one child, Ruth, survive. While modern science can find reasons behind these losses, the Putnam’s believe the devil must have had something to do with.

What did Thomas Putnam do in the crucible?

Thomas Putnam A wealthy, influential citizen of Salem, Putnam holds a grudge against Francis Nurse for preventing Putnam’s brother-in-law from being elected to the office of minister. He uses the witch trials to increase his own wealth by accusing people of witchcraft and then buying up their land.

How is Thomas Putnam greedy?

Thomas Putnam is a greedy man who urges Reverend Parris to be strong and face up to the witchcraft in their midst. He uses his daughter to accuse people whose property he covets. Miller, and most historians, believed that many of the accusations of witchcraft were based on these sorts of greedy, selfish desires.

What role does Elizabeth’s pregnancy play in her status as accused?

What role does Elizabeth’s pregnancy play in her status as accused? She wanted to defend Proctor and his reputation but instead made the situation for Proctor worse by making him look like a liar. Explain the irony in Elizabeth’s testimony.

What symbolism is there in the fact that Elizabeth Proctor is pregnant What would the new child symbolize?

Elizabeth’s unborn child represents just such a fresh start. He or she will be part of the next generation, and represents hope for the future. Indeed, one could argue that Elizabeth’s baby exists to remind us that hope never dies, even in the midst of rampant injustice and repression.

Who is called to back up John’s testimony what happens?

The crucible act 3