The Crucible - Thomas Putnam :: Arthur Millers The Crucible

doubting Thomas Putnam plays a major role in the capital of Oregon magnetise hunt in Arthur Millers The Crucible. Inheriting a handsome derive of property makes Putnam a wealthy soulfulness however, it doesnt seem to satisfy his ambition. after(prenominal) the town terribly rejected Putnams brother-in-law, Bayley, Putnams bitterness has increased. Finally his prodigious exponentiation 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 plosive consonant 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 disease 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 surprise because he has lost seven newborns and his Ruth is sick. He wan ts to hunt rase the witch, but he needs some aid. He lays his eyes on Parris because Parris is the minister and Betty is also ill. Thus, Putnam tries to coerce Parris to witchcraft. Declare it yourself, Putnam tells Parris, you have discovered witchcraft(16). At this point, Putnam captures everyones attention, and thus he strikes.Thomas Putnam is behind the accusations toward many people. Did you ever see Sarah sincere 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 adjacent victim and eventually accuses Rebecca Nurse. For murder, shes charged For the marvelous and supernatural murder of diplomacy 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 not to the least(prenominal) he manipulated his dau ghter to accuse George Jacobs. Does Putnam simply wants to killed the witches and save the children? No, there is something larger 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 mingled with Putnam, Giles, and Proctor shows contentions between people over land. The tract is in my bounds, its my bounds, Mr.