... accused was monumental, and the court had very little time to examine each accusation thoroughly. Soon, anyone who was called a witch was jailed, whether it was a man, woman, child, or adult. Even Dorcas Good, the four-year-old daughter of Sarah Good was accused and thrown into jail; a four-year ... Some were villagers and some were authoritative figures in the community. One of these people was Increase Mather, who wrote Cases of Conscience. He stopped short of calling the possessed girls liars but instead called them "Deamoniacks" as "mouthpieces for the Father of Lyes." He also argued...

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... hand is upon them." They were possessed by the Devil. At first the families of the children could not find anyone to accuse for being the witch responsible for possessing the children. Then, late in February of 1692, Parris' neighbor, Mary Sibley recommended that Parris' slaves, Tituba and John Indian should ... accused was monumental, and the court had very little time to examine each accusation thoroughly. Soon, anyone who was called a witch was jailed, whether it was a man, woman, child, or adult. Even Dorcas Good, the four-year-old daughter of Sarah Good was accused and thrown into ja...

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... This was Macbeth's current title. The second does the same but calls him Thane of Cawdor, a title Macbeth thinks is owned by another person. The third witch says: "All hail Macbeth, thou shalt be King hereafter!" This is a prediction from the witches, that Macbeth will become King. Banquo questions the witches" ... promise of doing this deed and not break it. To show that she would keep her promises, she says that she would kill her own child if she had promised to do so. Macbeth, slightly convinced, asks what would happen if the plan failed. She replies with an attractive plan ... and...

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... I ever saw was on The Wizard of Oz. Green skin, big nose, warts, you name it. Like almost every child who sees this stereotypical portrayal of a witch, I was scared. I kept checking under my bed, in my closet and behind me on the road when I was riding my bike for ... , making herbal concoctions for those who were ill, and being the go to' person for their advice. She then told me that this would make me a hereditary witch. This caused a spark of interest in my mind, however since I was of such a young age, the spark faded quickly. When I was in high school the ... in mind and heart, an...

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... resulting in death, such as the sailor who never slept (Act I, Scene III, ll.1-37). "When Short 2 the battles lost and won" (Act I, Scene I, l.4) is a famous line said by the second witch. It states that every battle is lost by one side and won by another. Macbeth's fate is ... thane of Fife. Dismiss me: enough." (Act VI, Scene I, ll.77-78). This apparition simply warns Macbeth of Macduff. Then the second apparition appears (a bloody child), and says: "Be bloody, bold, and resolute; laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." (Act IV, Scene ... I, ll.85-...

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• Grade Level: High School