The High Witch is a prominent figure in Roald Dahl's novel "The Witches". In this dark and magical tale, the High Witch serves as the leader and head of a secret society of witches that exist within our world. She is described as the most powerful and dangerous witch of them all. The High Witch's appearance is distinct from other witches. While most witches wear ordinary clothing, the High Witch is depicted wearing elegant and extravagant outfits. She also possesses an array of disguises, which she uses to blend in with humans and carry out her evil deeds unnoticed.
This article was originally published in 2009. Thurman Hart is an Adjunct Instructor of Political Science at New Jersey City University.
Wiccans are often the subject of harassment, and while some of this behavior appears to occur out of ignorance or confusion over the teachings of the faith, some can only be described as coming from general intolerance. The first-ever Memorial Day dedication of grave markers with the Wiccan pentacle on them was planned at a pagan cemetery after more than a decade of fighting the federal government for approval of the symbol.
She also possesses an array of disguises, which she uses to blend in with humans and carry out her evil deeds unnoticed. What sets the High Witch apart from other witches is her ability to transform children into various creatures. In the book, she reveals her plan to turn all children in England into mice, believing that they are detestable and should be eliminated.
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Selena Fox, a Wiccan priestess and founder of Circle Sanctuary, arranges flowers in Barneveld, Wisconsin, in 2007 around a new grave marker with the Wiccan pentacle for Nevada National Guard Sgt. Patrick Stewart who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. The first-ever Memorial Day dedication of grave markers with the Wiccan pentacle on them was planned at a pagan cemetery after more than a decade of fighting the federal government for approval of the symbol. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, used with permission from the Associated Press)
Wicca is a minority Neo-Pagan religion of relatively recent origins, though many of the discrete practices have roots in multiple early civilizations.
The modern origin of the religion centers on Gerald Gardner, an English civil servant and occultist. The religion is organized in an anti-hierarchical fashion and has no official creed to which participants must subscribe, though some generalizations of belief may be present. Participants organize in loose local affiliations known as covens. Worship services tend to be focused on nature, and many covens organize in a rough matriarchal fashion.
This act of cruelty and malice showcases the High Witch's true nature and her desire to rid the world of children. Despite her cunning and power, the High Witch is ultimately defeated by the story's protagonist, a young boy named Luke. Together with his grandmother, Luke manages to outsmart and expose the High Witch and her fellow witches. This triumph over evil demonstrates the resilience and bravery of children, even in the face of great danger. "The Witches" serves as a cautionary tale about the existence of evil in the world and the importance of standing up against it. The High Witch symbolizes the darkest aspects of human nature, showcasing the lengths some individuals will go to harm others. However, through the determination and resourcefulness of the main characters, the High Witch is ultimately defeated, emphasizing the power of good over evil..
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