https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq During Shakespeare's Time en-us 2022-07-20 00:39:14 UTC 2022-07-21 02:09:10 UTC hello@padlet.com krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246490978        It was much more common for people to believe in witchcraft during this time, witches were believed to be with the devil. They were rumoured to have the abilities of flying, disappearing and changing into animals. 
       The beliefs were so serious that anyone suspected of being a witch would be taken, tortured and brutally killed. ]]> 2022-07-20 00:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246490978 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246492680       In 1542, a new law was passed stating that witchcraft was now a crime. Following a more strict one in 1563 and then an even worse one in 1604. 
Witches were identified in court by so-called "witch marks" that are said to be placed on witches by the devil or demonic creatures that the witches have (ex. cats). The most unexpected test was throwing the witch into a lake, if they sank then they were not a witch, if she floated then they were a witch. ]]> 2022-07-20 00:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246492680 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246920798        King James was extremely superstitious regarding witches. He was very convinced that witches were making an attempt to drown him with a storm. King James even sent them to court for it. 
Witchcraft became a huge part of his life when he decided to write an entire book on it. Following this, he made witchcraft punishable by death including a series of tests to ensure they were witches. ]]> 2022-07-20 13:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246920798 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246923700        Women who were simply just giving birth were forced to worry for themselves and their child's life because of multiple witchcraft beliefs. 
Women who gave birth to stillborn babies were instantly accused of witchcraft. Little things that were as simple as a baby having a freckle, would be considered witchcraft and be related to the "evil eye". Mothers were killed and tortured after being accused of witchcraft on their babies. ]]> 2022-07-20 13:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246923700 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246948902        Everyday experiences that we may face today, were considered witchcraft in Shakespeare's time. Any inconveniences would be considered witchcraft and cursed. For example, if one's food did not grow in their garden, it means the witch got to it. ]]> 2022-07-20 14:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2246948902 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247233629        The stereotypical witch was a women who lived alone, with pets to complete tasks for her, old and poor. 
  It was not believed that witches even had any powers during this time, apart from being with the devil.]]> 2022-07-21 01:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247233629 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247247869        King James had encountered storms while he was travelling, of course he blamed this on witchcraft. 
He captured and tortured multiple suspected witches as well as executing countless of them. ]]> 2022-07-21 01:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247247869 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247249774   King James' beliefs regarding witchcraft forced him to write a book about it. He argued, according to the bible, what witches looked like and accused them of multiple horrible things. ]]> 2022-07-21 01:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247249774 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247259873        When an individual was suspected of witchcraft there would be a variety of torturous punishments waiting for them. 
       These punishments may include, crushing their thumbs, crushing their heads, piercing cheeks and tongues, shackling them to walls and much more. ]]> 2022-07-21 02:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247259873 krys2480 https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247262084        Individuals accused of witchcraft would end up confessing even if they were innocent just to stop the torture they were facing, even if it meant death. 
Some may even have confessed just because they were simply brainwashed into thinking they were guilty. ]]> 2022-07-21 02:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/krys2480/kbgo8agipf25oozq/wish/2247262084