What does giles accuse putnam of doing

As the play opens Rev. Parris is questioning his niece. What is he questioning her about and what exactly is his real concern? What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play? Exactly why is Rev.

Hale in Salem? List the conflicts that are introduced in Act I. Which do you think is the major conflict? Give reasons for your answers. List the major characters introduced in Act I. Identify each and write a one sentence description of his or her personality. Why doesn't John Proctor tell the court immediately what he knows concerning what has been happening? Give three reasons for Elizabeth's suspicions concerning her husband.

What does Mary Warren mean when she exclaims,"I saved her life today"? What two pieces of evidence regarding his Christian nature are presented against Proctor? Discuss the phrase "Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee. Explain how Danforth decides to test John's accusation of Abigail and discuss the irony of what happens.

Proctor gives Danforth a testament stating that Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey are good, upright women. Ninety-one people have signed the document. Parris argues that the court should summon these people because they question the court. Francis Nurse is upset because he himself promised them that no reprisal would come for from signing the document. Danforth reads Giles Corey's deposition. Thomas Putnam is brought into the room. Corey accuses Putnam of prompting his daughter to falsely accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft.

Corey claims that Putnam wants Jacobs to hang, because anyone hung for witchcraft loses all property rights. Putnam is the only person in Salem who can afford to purchase Jacobs' land once it becomes available.

Putnam denies the charge and Danforth requires proof from Corey. Corey refuses to name the individual who overheard Putnam. The court arrests Corey for contempt of court. Hale tells Danforth that people fear the court. Danforth becomes angry and states that only the guilty should be afraid.

Hale disagrees and tells Danforth that not everyone who the girls accuse can be guilty. Danforth reads Mary Warren's deposition. The deposition states that she never saw the Devil and that the other girls are lying. Hale states that a lawyer should present Proctor's important claim. Hale and Danforth argue over this.

After reading the deposition, Parris demands that the court allow him to question Mary Warren. Danforth becomes angry with Parris and denies his request. Danforth warns Mary Warren that she must tell the truth. He also informs her she will go to jail for committing perjury, whether during her previous testimony or now. Why is Rebecca Nurse accused of witchcraft? Why is Elizabeth Proctor accused of witchcraft? What happens when Mary Warren tells the court the truth about the girls acting bewitched?

Why does Reverend Hale change his mind about the witch trials? Quotes Ownership and Property. We vote by name in this society, not by acreage. I labor the earth from dawn of day to blink of night, and I tell you true, when I look to heaven and see my money glaring at his elbows—it hurts my prayer, sir, it hurts my prayer.