Answer: They change the mood of the play in that they bring topics such as greediness, selfishness and even death. The author immediately builds suspense when these characters enter the play.
Explanation:
The Crucible is a play written by Arthur Miller in 1953. It tells a story about the Salem witch trials in the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1692-93). In the story, Thomas Putnam is a wealthy man who refuses to forgive Francis Nurse from sabotaging Putnam's brother-in-law in his election to the office of minister. Putnam has become rich through accusing people of witchcraft. He is married to Ann Putnam.
The first appearance of the Putnams is in <em>Act I</em>. The author immediately builds suspense around their characters:
"<em>Enter Mrs. Ann Putnam. She is a </em><em>twisted soul</em><em> of forty-five, a </em><em>death-ridden </em><em>woman, haunted by dreams.
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We find out that Ann has given birth to eight babies, seven of which died. The entrance of Mr and Mrs Putnam, therefore, introduces the topics of death, greediness and selfishness.
Answer:
'Whose condition in life is so decidedly beneath my own.'
'The inferiority of your connections.'
Explanation:
The details which back the deduction that Darcy too possessed a prejudice against Elizabeth include 'Whose condition in life is so decidedly beneath my own,' 'The inferiority of your connections.' When Darcy considers the poor social standing of Elizabeth and her economic 'inferiority' as compared to Darcy, it justifies that he had an inherent bias against her and therefore, he could not admire her intellect or beauty or look at her with love and fascination.
Yes, he criticizes Tom as well as Daisy and Jordan Baker. He says that they have no honor
