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The image above shows Abigail Williams, the leader of a handful of girls that claimed certain townspeople were engaging in witchcraft. She is pointing at a person whom she accuses of witchery. In reality, she is hiding their own participation in occult practices. Their history of accusing people of witchcraft has ultimately lead to the creation of a court to investigate the alleged offenses. In which this picture takes place. This triggers widespread hysteria and numerous executions, fueled by personal rivalries and the quest for power within the community. 1692, in Salem Massachusetts is when and where this took place.

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In this picture, a group of Puritans are praying, which the followers of puritanism believe to be a powerful tool for deliverance and evangelism. Puritanism is a strict theocratic society that enforces unwavering compliance with religious beliefs and social rules, creating a climate of pervasive fear and suspicion, where even minor mistakes can be perceived as evidence of witchcraft. In this society, the lines between government and religious authority are nearly nonexistent, and questioning local leaders is often equated with challenging divine will. Hard work and strict devotion to religious teachings are regarded by the Puritans as the clearest signs of piety, morality, and honesty.

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Salem Witch Trials are often regarded as an allegory for McCarthyism, symbolizing the Red Scare in 1950s America. During this time, Senator Joseph McCarthy led a fervent campaign of suspicion and accusations against alleged communists. This parallels the hysteria and groundless accusations of the Salem witch hunts, highlighting the destructive consequences of mass paranoia and the dangers of baseless claims made in pursuit of political power.