The Salem Witch Trials occurred during a time where tensions were high and strong Puritanical beliefs ruled the way of thinking. Salem-Village was a relatively isolate area, being far enough away from any other town that they had to travel to the town of Salem a few miles away through the woods just to be able to go to church. This seclusion led to mass paranoia and a fear that they were in constant danger of the devil’s influence. The fears brought about by these circumstances caused a massive witch
In 1692 colonial Salem, Massachusetts, 20 people were accused of witchcraft and later were executed. It all started in January of 1692; the daughter of Reverend Samuel Parris fell ill. When they noticed that she wouldn’t improve, Dr. William Griggs was called in and what he diagnosed was bewitchment. After the diagnosis, witch hunting started, and therefore, 19 men and women of a young age were found and set to be trialed. Years after the execution, after the case had been meticulously investigated
9-26-14 In the story “The Crucible” there is not many characters. Yet still there is a lot of depth to each character. This play is an allegory and a crucible starring the good farmer John Proctor. This is his story of dealing with the Salem witch trials. This essay will be on prompt number three. The first female character in this story we really get to learn about as well meet is Abigail Williams. Abigail is a young 17 year old girl who used to work for Proctors. Abigail is the niece of Reverend