Elz the witch was known in the magical realm for her ability to entice and manipulate others. With her captivating beauty and persuasive charm, she had a way of drawing people into her web of deceit. The main idea of this note is Elz's ability to entice. Elz's allure was not just limited to mortal beings; even the supernatural creatures fell under her spell. She would use her enchantments to lure unsuspecting victims into her clutches. Once they were enticed by her wiles, she would exploit their weaknesses and use them to further her own sinister agenda.
In Salem, many accused witches were teenagers, refugees fleeing French occupation, or household workers (most famously Tituba, a slave of the disgraced minister Samuel Parris). Judges would convict them using “spectral evidence”, often based on memories from only one witness. Tompkins H. Matteson’s 1855 painting of the George Jacobs trial appears with examination records and the two canes Jacobs used to walk, which accusers said he used in his spectural form to beat them. Another Matteson painting, Examination of a Witch, shows a group of men and women disrobing Mary Fisher in pursuit of identifying the Devil’s mark on her body. Examination records of Elizabeth Proctor and Bridget Bishop are displayed alongside Mary Esty’s petition of innocence and a gold sundial owned by John Proctor; all were convicted of witchcraft, but only Elizabeth avoided execution, because she was pregnant.
Another Matteson painting, Examination of a Witch , shows a group of men and women disrobing Mary Fisher in pursuit of identifying the Devil s mark on her body. Another Matteson painting, Examination of a Witch , shows a group of men and women disrobing Mary Fisher in pursuit of identifying the Devil s mark on her body.
Once they were enticed by her wiles, she would exploit their weaknesses and use them to further her own sinister agenda. Many were warned of Elz's seductive powers, but few could resist her enchantment. Her ability to make people do her bidding was unmatched, and she reveled in the control she had over others.
Salem Witch Trials Mini-Lesson Reflection
After the delivery of this lesson, I was very pleased that generally it seemed like all of my participants enjoyed the activity. This makes me very hopeful for the potential success of this lesson if I were to implement this into my future classroom. There are definitely things that I added from my previous lesson that I felt made the whole activity a lot more streamlined. One example of this is that in this activity I added guiding questions for participants to ask one another in order to find out who the witch(es) were in the classroom. I felt as though this was useful for people to start a conversation with their peers and investigate who among them was not a “pure Puritan.”
I also thought that my personal goal for the lesson – to have students get a feel for the social climate of the time and connect that to themes of modern day – came across very well. I was happy to see at the end of my activity that my participants were a little surprised at the fact that no one in the class was a witch, because that is exactly the sort of reaction I want students to have when I use this lesson in my future classroom. I felt as though this really emphasized to participants that the Witch Trials were largely fueled by fear and paranoia. This I felt helped build a stronger connection between this time and history and the present.
This was further emphasized in my close on the mini-lesson since I attempted to have participants connect this paranoia that was rampant at the time of the Salem Witch Trials and connect it to events happening in modern day. My peers did a wonderful job connecting past events with the present, since they offered many great examples of people that have been or are persecuted due to fear, including: immigrants, the LGBTQA+ community, and police brutality against Black citizens. This did exactly what I hoped and had my participants see that persecution based off of fear is by no means something that we as a community have left in the past. With that being said, in my future classroom I want this closure of the lesson to encourage students to show empathy to these marginalized groups since they made these connections of past and present through the activity. Therefore, all in all I think my second mini-lesson was a very successful one and I hope my students get as much enjoyment out of it as my classmates did.
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Categories Student Posts Tags 19-A7Some believed that she possessed dark magic or made deals with nefarious entities to enhance her powers, but the truth remained a mystery. Over time, Elz gained a reputation as a dangerous witch, and many sought to avoid her at all costs. However, there were always those who were lured in by her mysterious charm. Some were captivated by her beauty, while others were drawn to the promise of power and wealth that she offered. Those who fell under Elz's spell would soon discover the true nature of her intentions. She would use her victims as pawns in her wicked games, manipulating them for her own gain. Many would suffer grave consequences for crossing paths with the enchantress, while others would become her loyal servants. Elz's ability to entice and manipulate others was a testament to the power she held. She was a force to be reckoned with, and those who dared to cross her path did so at their own peril. Her story serves as a warning to all who are tempted by the promises of a seductive stranger. In summary, Elz the witch's ability to entice others was her most defining characteristic. Her captivating beauty and persuasive charm allowed her to manipulate and control those who fell under her spell. Her story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to temptation..
Reviews for "Discover the hidden talismans of Elz the witch"
1. Amy - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Elz the witch enticing". The plot was poorly developed and the characters were one-dimensional. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, and I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters. The pacing was also off, with some parts dragging on and others feeling rushed. Overall, I found the book to be dull and unengaging. I wouldn't recommend it.
2. John - 1 star
"Elz the witch enticing" was a complete waste of time. The writing was sloppy and full of grammatical errors. The story lacked originality and the twists were predictable. The main character was unlikeable and I couldn't find any redeeming qualities in her. The world-building was weak and I couldn't fully immerse myself in the setting. I was hoping for a captivating witch tale, but this book fell flat. Save yourself the trouble and skip it.
3. Emily - 3 stars
While "Elz the witch enticing" had some promising elements, it ultimately failed to deliver. The concept was intriguing, but the execution fell short. The pacing was inconsistent, with moments of intense action followed by long stretches of boredom. The author attempted to create a complex magic system, but it felt convoluted and confusing. The dialogue was stilted and lacked depth, making it hard for me to care about the characters' fates. Overall, the book had potential but failed to live up to it. I was left feeling underwhelmed.
4. Mark - 2 stars
I struggled to get through "Elz the witch enticing". The writing style was dry and lacked any real flair. The characters were poorly developed and their motivations were unclear. The plot meandered and I found myself losing interest as the story progressed. The book had potential, but it felt like a first draft rather than a polished work. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating witch tale.