ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Putnam, Proctor, and Giles Corey argue with Parris about his salary and his expectations as the minister of Salem. Parris claims that a faction within Salem is determined to get rid of him. The men begin discussing lawsuits and land rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Giles claims that Putnam is killing his neighbors for land. He mentioned his wife’s book reading and now she is in jail.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Act III, Giles accuses Putnam of making false accusations so he can buy abandoned property after the accused’s executions. Putnam has a history of false accusations.

Detailed explanation-4: -By Act 4, Giles has been pressed to death and Proctor and Rebecca are hanged. Anyone who crosses Thomas Putnam becomes a target for the witch trial. Thomas Putnam often interrupts other characters or simply ignores what they say in order to get his own points heard.