... , who came to be known as "afflicted," were 9-year-old Elizabeth Parris and 11-year-old Abigail Williams. They were the daughter and niece of the town minister Samuel Parris, and they gained the attention of the people of Salem, particularly because they were experiencing noticeable symptoms of violent contortions, uncontrollable outbursts, and bouts of vomiting. The girls were ... ...

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