The Puritans were a group of English Protestants who emerged in the mid-to-late 1500's and eventually rose to become affiliated with one of the darkest and most troublesome periods in American history. ... As time went on, many of the bewitched girls accused others in the community of witchcraft. ... Two dogs were also shot or killed after being suspected of witchcraft. ... Eventually, any remaining prisoners accused of witchcraft were pardoned and released from prison. ... Like many other tragic events in world history, religion was clearly linked with violence during this disgraceful t...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

There are many ways to examine "Young Goodman Brown," but the history of the author and the setting of the story play important roles in its interpretation. ... For instance, some critics assume the story to have taken place around 1691 due the appearance of Goody Close and Martha Carrier, both of whom were tried and convicted of witchcraft the following year during the Salem Witch Trials . ... For instance, the appearance of Goody Close and Martha Carrier places the story around 1691 because they were both tried and convicted of witchcraft the following year during the Salem Witch Trials. ....

• Word Count: 543
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

There are many ways to examine "Young Goodman Brown," but the history of the author and the setting of the story play important roles in its interpretation. ... For instance, some critics assume the story to have taken place around 1691 due the appearance of Goody Close and Martha Carrier, both of whom were tried and convicted of witchcraft the following year during the Salem Witch Trials . ... For instance, the appearance of Goody Close and Martha Carrier places the story around 1691 because they were both tried and convicted of witchcraft the following year during the Salem Witch Trials. ....

• Word Count: 582
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate