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who resents who in The Crucible, and why? Posted by crampton on Mar 10, 2009. |
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Lots of people! The parishioners resent Reverend Parris for his haughty ways and how nothing is good enough for him. He wants gold candlesticks when the pewter ones work fine. He wants firewood included in his salary, etc., etc. Rebecca Nurse is resented by the Putnams since she has several children and grandchildren--none of them have ever died. Goody Putnam has lost every child except the current daughter who is now afflicted. Mr. Putnam resents others for having more land than he does. He even puts his child up to accusing a few during the witchhunt so they will be rid of and he can swoop in and take the land. Elizabeth resents John for having an affair with Abigail. Likewise, Abigail resents Elizabeth for being married to John and being in her way of a "happy" life. Giles Corey doesn't really resent, but thinks is strange that his wife likes to read so much. When he admits it to Hale and Martha is accused as a witch, Giles definitely resents the court.
Posted by amy-lepore on Mar 10, 2009. |
