Question

What motivates Paris and Mr. Putnam?

Answer 1

Putnam's motivations are to underbid the land value and then gain more land in Salem for a tidier profit. His willingness to speak about witchcraft are personal in another way.
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Answer 2

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main motivation: to stay out of trouble. main conflict: first to be accused; people want to place the blame on her. ... main motivation: to keep Parris and Putnam honest; to keep order. main conflict: not very well respected since he is old; considered a joke.

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