The Crucible
why is an old man with 600 acres being accused by the Putnam girl?
The scene with George Jacobs being acuused by Ruth Putnam.
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This is because the girl's father, Thomas Putnam, covets this land. If Giles (the Old Man) is accused of witchcraft, Thomas can acquire it for little money.
