In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, this is the dilemma that faces Salem. ... The characters of Thomas Putnam, Reverend Parris and Abigail Williams display this vindictiveness and narcissistic behavior through Putnam's land-lust, Parris' fixation with his reputation, and Abigail's obsession over John Proctor. ... This new contention is only further fueled by the accusations of witchcraft spilling from the lips of Thomas and Ann Putnam and the girls. ... It is implied that Thomas Putnam is the most influential man in the village, due to Reverend Parris' slight deference when ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Nurse is well respected by most people in Salem, but is an enemy of Thomas Putnam and his wife. ... 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. ... Ann Putnam Thomas Putnam's wife. Ann Putnam has given birth to eight children, but only Ruth Putnam survived. ... Ruth Putnam The Putnams' lone surviving child out of eight. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Crucible also means a harsh trial or examination. ... In 1953 The Crucible was attacked as a comparison to the current Senate witch hunts. ... The Crucible was included in schools as a modern classic. ... The Crucible made a statement for the subject of the free man's fight against emotional terrorism to put him down. ... To avoid being hanged many people in The Crucible confessed to sins they did not commit. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School