The Crucible [Table Read]
Memo for Mr. Thomas Putnam
Thomas Putnam was a member of the Putnam family and a resident of Salem Village and a significant accuser in the notorious 1692 Salem witch trials. His father, Lt. Thomas Putnam Sr., was one of Salem's wealthiest residents. He was excluded from major inheritances by both his father and father-in-law.
"Ann! Tell Mr. Parris what you have done."
"Don't you understand it, sir? There is a murdering witch among us, bound to keep herself in the dark."
"Let your enemies make of it what they will, you cannot blink it more."
"You are not undone! Let you take hold here. Wait for no one to charge you--declare it yourself. You have discovered witchcraft--"
"Why aren't you home? Who's with Ruth?"
"I never heard you worried so on this society, Mr. Proctor. I do not think I saw you at Sabbath meeting since snow flew."