Answer:
- Putnam and Proctor argue over the proper ownership of a piece of timberland where Proctor harvests his lumber.
- Putnam claims that his grandfather left the tract of land to him in his will.
In addition to Proctor arguing with Thomas Putnam for attempting to use his influence over Reverend Parris, the two men also argue over lumber and territory. When Proctor asks Giles to help him haul his lumber home, Putnam accuses Proctor of stealing his lumber from his tract of land.
Explanation:
The Crucible is an allegory comparing Salem's Witch Trials to McCarthyism. The Salem witch trials end up being a crucible, that is, a time of great testing and purifying, for the townspeople.
