I researched some primary documents for the Salem Witch Hunt in 1692 and was amazed by what I read, there's many ideas as to the cause of this bizarre such as 'misogyny' or the related 'suppression of uppity women', however I feel different, here's what I think:
Through a combination of the allegations laid
forth by the psychosomatic afflicted persons, harsh (and illegal)
interrogations, and a mob mentality that scapegoated deviant persons as
witches, the Salem Witch Hunt was born. By study
of court records, it is shown that individuals who did not follow specific
societal norms were scapegoated not only as witches, but as ringleaders and
those heading the frontier during this infamous case of mass hysteria. Using church sermons it is visible that the
line between natural and supernatural was very fine – if it even existed –
creating the psychosomatic nature instilled on these afflicted young ladies. Because of this exceedingly transparent line,
the townsfolk of Salem had a very difficult time differentiating between fact
and fiction, or natural and supernatural.
That's a small piece of the paper I wrote about the Witch Hunt, thoughts?
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