Putnam

__Personality__ __**Appearance**__
 * Vengeful; likes to get even when wronged - "vindictive nature"
 * Snobish - thinks himself better than others in community - "intellectual superior"
 * Greedy - wants all his neighbors' land
 * Near 50
 * Thomas Putnam is the husband of Ann Putnam ,and the father of Ruth.
 * Is a powerful man in the village.
 * Accused of coercing his daughter to accuse people.

__**Words/Thoughts**__ • “There are hurtful, vengeful spirits layin’ hands on these children.” – Putnam believed that there really was witchcraft in Salem. • “Now look you, sir. Let you strike out against the Devil, and the village will bless you for it.” – Putnam thought Parris should be open about the witchcraft and not try to keep it as a secret.

__**Actions**__ • Putnam constantly argues with Parris and Proctor and usually believes the opposite of what they say. • He accuses George Jacobs • He is usually a witness to the witch trials, and keeps people believing in it. • He is accused by Giles Corey - Gives Tituba the idea to accuse Sarah Good and Goody Osburn - "Sarah Good? Did you ever see Sarah Good with him? Or Osburn?

• Personal gain • He takes advantage of the situation and uses it to get revenge and land
 * __Motivations__**