Question

What does the reader learn about Thomas Putnam from the historical note that Miller
inserted in the middle of the dialogue? How does this background information help
support the theme of revenge in the text? Highlight textual evidence and make
annotations to explain how the textual evidence you've chosen addresses these
questions.

Answer 1

In Miller's play, "The Crucible," the reader learns that Thomas Putnam was a dangerous and ambitious wealthy man, who would unnecessarily accuse people of practicing witchery only to utilize the opportunity to buy off their land.

• Miller's insertion of the historical note in the dialogue provides background information to explain Putnam's purpose for accusing people of being witches.  He wanted revenge for people's failure to feature his in-law as a minister in the government.

• Using this play, Arthur Miller exposes and condemns McCarthyism, mob mentality, and prejudice.

Thus, the historical note about Thomas Putnam drives home the point that people are driven by jealousy and not reason, profits and power and not neighborly love, to commit heinous crimes to the detriment of others.

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