How The Salem Witch Trials Impacted Modern Culture

Hailie Lindblom Ms. Rosemann LA 10 22 December, 2015 How the Salem Witch Trials Impacted Modern Culture The Salem Witch Trials roused numerous pieces of literature, films, a theatrical performance, and changed the outlook of Salem, Massachusetts eternally. Understanding what happened at the trials, the tests accused witches had to go through, the execution of witches, and the victims of the trials is all necessary to better understand the impact the Salem Witch Trials had on modern culture. The Salem Witch Trials occurred in seventeenth century Massachusetts. The small Puritan town of Salem was first burdened with the accusations of witchcraft in January of 1692, according to the article â€Å"Salem Witch Trials† on â€Å"History.com.† The article also states that two local girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, began having violent fits accompanied with bloodcurdling screams (â€Å"Salem Witch Trials). When the girls never healed, the town doctor, William Griggs, was called to the girls’ homes says the article â€Å"The 1962 Salem Witch Trials.† After Doctor Griggs examined the girls, he diagnosed them with â€Å"being victims of black magic,† as stated in the article â€Å"Were Witches Burned at the stake During the Salem Witch Trials?† written by Evan Andrews. After the diagnosis had been made, five more young girls of the community began contracting similar symptoms (â€Å"Salem Witch Trials†). Accusations had been made among the townspeople. Three women accused by the girls of bewitching the,Show MoreRelatedThe Impact of Hollywood in American Society1568 Words   |  6 PagesAlthough it started out as a novelty and a source of controversy, Hollywood has had an impact in American society significantly on political aspects in the 20th century as well as shaping our modern world. In 1894, two French Brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumiere introduced the portable motion picture camera and projector as a solution to the smaller projection of Thomas Edison’s original invention the kinetoscope. In April of 1896, the two men unveiled their vitascope and presented theRead MoreThe History of American Literature3501 Words   |  15 PagesAmerica. It has been a great evolution to come from tribal symbols and drawings to todays Stephen King and Danielle Steele. Literature has gone through many phases and was impacted by great events and ideas in American history. The earliest form of literature in what would one day be known as America were far from what modern day people would consider Literature. The Natives who inhabited this land first had unwritten ways of passing on experiences, beliefs, and stories. Natives relied heavilyRead MoreThe Mountains Are Calling By John Muir Essay2619 Words   |  11 PagesThe Mountains are Calling Scottish born â€Å"John of the Mountains† impacted the way National Parks are viewed today. As a wee lad, John Muir had a keen fixation on his natural surroundings. Conversely, his father Daniel was vehemently opposed to any contact with the world outside of their garden. Ironically, the family’s abrupt move to America would set the stage for his son John to blossom into the renowned naturalist he is remembered as today. While attending college in Wisconsin, John was exposed