During the infamous Salem witch trials in 1692, one of the accused individuals was Sarah Good, a poor and marginalized woman. Sarah Good's trials were characterized by numerous injustices and prejudice. Despite the lack of evidence against her, Sarah Good was convicted and condemned to death. Sarah Good was a social outcast, living in poverty and subject to suspicion due to her unconventional behavior and alleged connections to witchcraft. Her trials began in March 1692, when multiple girls in Salem Village started displaying bizarre symptoms, which were attributed to witchcraft. These symptoms included screaming, convulsions, and fits.
Have you started any Halloween decorating yet? Today I’m sharing a super easy fun idea for decorating a craft foam pumpkin! Who ever came up with these faux pumpkins is a genius! Not only are there so many things you can do with them, but I love that you will have them for years to come, instead of throwing them out each year. You could, of course, use a real pumpkin for this easy Halloween craft, since it’s really all about the witch hat.
This super easy Halloween craft can be made in no time and displayed with the foam pumpkin with your Halloween home decor or as a witch hat centerpiece. This super easy Halloween craft can be made in no time and displayed with the foam pumpkin with your Halloween home decor or as a witch hat centerpiece.
These symptoms included screaming, convulsions, and fits. The girls accused Sarah Good, along with Sarah Osborne and Tituba, of being responsible for their afflictions. During the trials, the testimony against Sarah Good was primarily based on spectral evidence, which involved the alleged appearance of her spirit in the girls' visions.
Easy Halloween Craft Pumpkin Witch Hat
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This super easy Halloween craft can be made in no time and displayed with the foam pumpkin with your Halloween home decor or as a witch hat centerpiece .
Have you started any Halloween decorating yet? Today I’m sharing a super easy fun idea for decorating a craft foam pumpkin! Who ever came up with these faux pumpkins is a genius! Not only are there so many things you can do with them, but I love that you will have them for years to come, instead of throwing them out each year. You could, of course, use a real pumpkin for this easy Halloween craft, since it’s really all about the witch hat.
I’m all about easy, and this halloween craft couldn’t get any easier. Allison actually did most of the work, and put it together in about 20 minutes, maybe less. Last year I saw this black and white glam pumpkin and high tailed it to Michaels to buy all the supplies…….and I never got around to making it. The nice thing about that is, when we were looking for a halloween craft, we already had everything we needed in our craft closet!
Pumpkin Witch Halloween Craft Supplies:
- Paper Mache unfinished Witch Hat
- white pumpkin (I used a foam pumpkin)
- Scissors
- Halloween wired ribbon
- craft paint (green, black, orange or purple)
- sponge brush
- Faux spiders or other embellishments
- Halloween floral picks
- BOO! rhinestone decal
- hot glue and glue gun (optional)
Directions:
1. Cover work area with a old newspaper, cloth or wax paper. Use sponge brush to paint 2 coats of paint on the unfinished witch hat. Set aside to dry about 15 minutes.
2. While hat is drying, add BOO! rhinestones to pumpkin. **I purchased this decal at Michaels last year, if you can’t find the exact one you can decorate your pumpkin however you’d like. Eyeglasses in vinyl would be super cute!
3. Measure out enough ribbon to wrap around hat and tie a bow. Using wired ribbon will allow a much prettier bow, it will give your bow more body, it’s more sturdy and really easy to work with. Tie ribbon in a bow around the had and fluff the loops.
4. Cut small pieces of Halloween floral picks and tuck into the bow. You could use hot glue here if you can’t get them to stay in place.
5. Embellish with a faux spider on the brim of the hat (if it’s not a sticker, use hot glue)
6. Place hat on pumpkin and use in a Halloween display.
Another option would be, to forgo the pumpkin completely and place your hat on a cake stand or directly on a table of shelf for a super easy Halloween centerpiece.
Either way, it would make the perfect decoration for a Halloween party or Halloween home decor on a table or fireplace mantle! If you have an enclosed porch, put the decorated pumpkin centerpiece displayed on a table as a way to welcome Halloween guests or trick-or-treaters.
So simple and fun!
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The court allowed this dubious evidence, despite its questionable reliability. Good was also subjected to unfair treatment and mistreatment during her trial. She was constantly interrupted, berated, and her testimony was dismissed. The judges were biased and prejudiced, often assuming her guilt before the trial had even begun. Sarah Good's defense was weak, as she struggled to articulate herself effectively due to her poverty and lack of education. She maintained her innocence throughout the trial but was unable to defend herself effectively against the accusations thrown at her. Furthermore, the court ignored the fact that Good had previously confessed under duress, which should have nullified her subsequent conviction. In June 1692, Sarah Good was found guilty of witchcraft and sentenced to death. Despite the lack of concrete evidence and the questionable testimonies against her, she was hanged on July 19, 1692. The trials of Sarah Good highlight the injustices and prejudices prevalent during the Salem witch hunts. Her status as a poor and marginalized woman made her an easy target for false accusations, and her lack of resources and social standing hindered her ability to obtain a fair trial. The trials of Sarah Good remain a tragic reminder of the dangers of mob mentality and the erosion of justice..
Reviews for "Searching for the Truth: Revisiting the Trials of Sarah Good"
- John Smith - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "Trials of Sarah Good during the Witch Hunts" because I am fascinated by history, especially the Salem witch trials. However, I was really disappointed with this book. The writing style was dry and lacking in emotion, making it difficult to connect with the characters and the story. Additionally, I felt that the author did not provide enough historical context or background information, assuming that the readers were already familiar with the events. Overall, I found this book to be a missed opportunity to explore a fascinating period in history.
- Mary Johnson - 1 star - I found "Trials of Sarah Good during the Witch Hunts" to be incredibly boring and tedious to read. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it difficult to care about their fates. The pacing was slow, and the story seemed to drag on without any real excitement or tension. Furthermore, I felt that the author failed to accurately depict the hysteria and fear of the witch trials, reducing it to a mere backdrop for a bland and uninspiring story. I would not recommend this book to anyone hoping for an engaging and immersive historical fiction read.
- Robert Davis - 2 stars - As a fan of historical fiction, I was excited to dive into "Trials of Sarah Good during the Witch Hunts," but I was left disappointed. The characters felt underdeveloped and their motivations unclear, making it difficult to truly invest in their stories. Additionally, the writing style was overly descriptive and lacked any real suspense or tension. I was hoping for a gripping and immersive account of the witch trials, but this novel fell short. While I appreciate the author's attempt to shed light on a dark period in history, I feel that there are much better books out there that explore the same subject matter with more depth and skill.