In the book “The Crucible” John Proctor and Thomas Putnam have many similarities but also have many differences. Proctor is a moral man who is very high minded while Putman is a very wealthy and influential landowner, both of these men play a major role in the Salem witch trials. They both possess a desire for power and influence. These men are both very respected in the town. Proctor and Putnam provide a certain level of ruthlessness in their pursuit of their life. Proctor was also willing to confess his sins about his affair with Abigail while Putnam had a desire to expand his land holdings, even if he had to falsely accuse others that had nothing to do with the Salem witch trials. That is about the end of the similarities they have. Putman