a land grab
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam, saying that he was overheard telling his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft so that he can buy his land when he is prosecuted
In Act 3 of "The Crucible," Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of using the witch trials to acquire land. He claims that Putnam is manipulating the situation by prompting his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft, knowing that Jacobs' execution would allow Putnam to purchase his forfeited land. This accusation highlights the underlying greed and self-interest that fuel the hysteria in Salem.
Urging his daughter to "cry witch" against his neighbor so he could buy his property.
He wants to get revenge! ;]
Giles Corey withholds the name of the honest man who overhears Mr. Putnam orchestrating the accusation of George Jacobs. There is just too much fear of the court.
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam, saying that he was overheard telling his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft so that he can buy his land when he is prosecuted
In Act 3 of "The Crucible," Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of using the witch trials to acquire land. He claims that Putnam is manipulating the situation by prompting his daughter to accuse George Jacobs of witchcraft, knowing that Jacobs' execution would allow Putnam to purchase his forfeited land. This accusation highlights the underlying greed and self-interest that fuel the hysteria in Salem.
Urging his daughter to "cry witch" against his neighbor so he could buy his property.
Giles Corey filed a law suit against Thomas Putnam for taking his land.
He wants to get revenge! ;]
Giles Corey withholds the name of the honest man who overhears Mr. Putnam orchestrating the accusation of George Jacobs. There is just too much fear of the court.
Giles Corey withholds the name of the honest man who overhears Mr. Putnam orchestrating the accusation of George Jacobs. There is just too much fear of the court.
Use the whole witchcraft scandal to try to get more land
Giles Corey’s informant claims that Thomas Putnam is manipulating the witch trials for personal gain, specifically to acquire land from those accused of witchcraft. The informant suggests that Putnam is using the hysteria to target his neighbors and benefit financially at their expense. This allegation highlights the underlying greed and corruption entwined with the panic of the Salem witch trials.
Giles is expelled for interrupting the case by shouting at Thomas Putnam over land disputes.
In Act I, John and Giles Corey get into an argument with Thomas Putnam about his land. According to John and Giles, Putnam claims that he owns land that does not belong to him.
"Reaching for land," or buying up the confiscated property of neighbors accused and convicted of witchcraft.