The Crucible - Thomas Putnam :: Arthur Millers The Crucible

Thomas Putnam plays a major role in the Salem bewitch hunt in Arthur Millers The Crucible. Inheriting a handsome amount of property makes Putnam a wealthy person however, it doesnt seem to satisfy his ambition. After the town terribly rejected Putnams brother-in-law, Bayley, Putnams bitterness has increased. Finally his pompous involvement in the relentless accusations places him in the center of the spot light, making him a salient character in both the play and the indignant uttermost of the American history.Thomas Putnam has a very large part in initiating the Salem witch hunt. He is the first character who blames unnatural causes for the illness among the children. Furthermore, he firmly believes in the existence of vengeful spirits layin hands on these children(15). There is a murderous witch among us, he vehemently cries out(16). His action isnt surprising because he has wooly-minded seven newborns and his Ruth is sick. He wants to hunt down the witch, but he needs some ai d. He lays his eyes on Parris because Parris is the minister and Betty is also ill. Thus, Putnam tries to nip Parris to witchcraft. Declare it yourself, Putnam tells Parris, you have discovered witchcraft(16). At this point, Putnam captures everyones attention, and then he strikes.Thomas Putnam is behind the accusations toward many people. Did you ever see Sarah beloved with him, he questions Tituba, or Osburn?(46). With fear and panic, Tituba confesses she sees the Devil with them. Sarah Good and Osburn are insignificant in Salem. They certainly dont satisfy Putnams fastidious demand, so he moves on to the next victim and eventually accuses Rebecca Nurse. For murder, shes charged For the marvelous and spectral murder of Goody Putnams babies(71). Putnam truly stands out of the crowd this time. He is perhaps the only person corrupt enough to accuse Rebecca. Last but non to the least he manipulated his daughter to accuse George Jacobs. Does Putnam simply wants to killed the witche s and save the children? No, there is something bigger he is after. Thomas Putnam profits remarkably in the Salem witch hunt . The person who initiates the event receives all the benefit. Is it a coincident? It is not. Thomas Putnam must have a plan. At the beginning of the play, the argument between Putnam, Giles, and keep an eye on shows contentions between people over land. The tract is in my bounds, its my bounds, Mr.