Witchcraft and Mass Hysteria: The Salem Trials and Beyond

The Witchcraft Panic in Salem is a notorious event in American history that occurred in 1692. It was a time of fear and hysteria, where accusations of witchcraft ran rampant, resulting in the execution of 20 innocent people. The panic began when a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts experienced strange fits and bizarre behavior. Their doctors could not explain these symptoms, leading the townspeople to blame witchcraft as the cause. This led to a wave of accusations and trials, where anyone suspected of being a witch was swiftly arrested and put on trial. One of the most well-known figures from this period is Winona Ryder.

One of the most well-known figures from this period is Winona Ryder. Known for her role in the 1996 film adaptation of Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Ryder played the character of Abigail Williams, a young girl who falsely accuses others of witchcraft in order to cover up her own misdeeds. Ryder's portrayal of this character brought attention to the Salem witch trials and the hysteria that surrounded them.

How do those with waterfalls deal with high PH

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durtynacho

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Aeration obviously raises PH. For those with waterfalls or fountains or other nice add-ons that contribute to natural aeration, how do you deal with your PH? Assuming you have your alkalinity in check, does your PH remain at an appropriate level regardless of aeration? Or, does it rise and require being dealt with on a regular basis? Seems like it would be a constant see-saw effect with having rise, having to lower it, so on and so forth.

I ask because I made a homemade aerator to get my alkalinity down, and now that I've done that, I'd like to run it regularly because I like the effect. But I don't want to inadvertently cause my PH to spike as a result, and that seems inevitable. It also seems inevitable to occur for anyone with any sort of waterfall type component.

YippeeSkippy

Many pool owners use muriatic acid somewhat routinely to compensate for the rise in pH aeration causes.

JoyfulNoise

May 23, 2015 23,516 Tucson, AZ Pool Size 16000 Surface Plaster Chlorine Salt Water Generator SWG Type Pentair Intellichlor IC-60

I have both a natural stone waterfall (driven by a 3-HP pool pump so it is very powerful) and a spillway from my raised spa to the pool. This creates a lot of aeration. The main way I deal with this aeration is first by running my water features for the absolute least amount of time possible (they are all automated with programmed schedules). Next, I keep my TA as low as possible (typically 60ppm or less). And finally, I use 50ppm borates in my pool water to act as an additional buffer against pH rise. By doing all this, I can keep my muriatic acid additions to about 16oz of acid every 10 days or so.

durtynacho

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Ahh, so it's all in the borates. Thanks for the replies. I knew acid was used to lower PH, but it will also lower TA which will then need to be raised if it gets too low which is why I was concerned about a see-saw effect.

I will look into borates. Thanks!

pooldv

JoyfulNoise

May 23, 2015 23,516 Tucson, AZ Pool Size 16000 Surface Plaster Chlorine Salt Water Generator SWG Type Pentair Intellichlor IC-60

Ahh, so it's all in the borates. Thanks for the replies. I knew acid was used to lower PH, but it will also lower TA which will then need to be raised if it gets too low which is why I was concerned about a see-saw effect.

I will look into borates. Thanks!

Actually, it's not all in the borates. In fact, borates will only help a little and, for some, there was/is no improvement at all when borates were added.

pH rise from aeration is not a independent, constant process; it is integrally related to your TA level. You TA and pH levels determine the amount of dissolved CO2 in your pool water (more dissolved CO2 the lower the pH and higher the TA). When you aerate your pool water, you liberate CO2 from the water (a process called outgassing) and, because you have bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) dissolved in your water, an equilibrium reaction occurs whereby the bicarbonate ion consumes a proton (H+) in order to restore the amount of CO2 lost from aeration. When this bicrabonate/CO2 shift happens, your pH rises. As you add acid to lower the pH, the TA gets lowered as well. As the TA decreases, so to does the amount of dissolved CO2 allowed by the equilibrium chemistry. Because of this lowering of the TA, the rate at which pH rises from aeration gets slower and slower. Eventually, if the TA is low enough, the amount of pH rise will stop and you find yourself (sometimes, not always) at a balance point.

This is why when people experience pH rise form aeration, we first tell them to lower their TA and try to find a TA level that minimizes the frequency of acid additions. Sometimes their acid demand problem can be solved simply by lower TA, sometimes it can't and then borates are recommended. So, in your case, rather than running off and buying expensive chemicals, why don't you first run your aerator/fountain for a while and see what happens. You may not, in fact, experience much pH rise at all. Even if you do, your first order of business is to lower your TA to try to correct the problem, not add borates.

I will look into borates. Thanks!

The main idea of the Witchcraft Panic in Salem is the destructive power of fear and hysteria. During this time, people were willing to believe in the supernatural and accuse others without sufficient evidence. This led to the deaths of innocent people and a tarnished reputation for the entire town of Salem. In conclusion, the Witchcraft Panic in Salem was a dark period in American history marked by fear, hysteria, and the wrongful execution of innocent people. Winona Ryder's portrayal of Abigail Williams in "The Crucible" shed light on this event and served as a reminder of the dangers of unchecked fear and accusations..

Reviews for "Controversial Characters in Salem Witchcraft Panic: Winona Ryder's Sympathetic Portrayal"

1. Sarah123 - 2 stars

I found "Witchcraft Panic in Salem" to be extremely disappointing. The storyline lacked depth and the characters were one-dimensional. Winona Ryder's performance was underwhelming and failed to captivate me. The film relied too heavily on jump scares and predictable plot twists, which left me feeling unsatisfied. Overall, I would not recommend this movie to anyone seeking an interesting and well-developed story about witchcraft in Salem.

2. MovieFan13 - 1 star

I had high hopes for "Witchcraft Panic in Salem," but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The acting was mediocre at best, and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. The film failed to create a sense of suspense or build tension, which is crucial for a movie of this genre. The ending was predictable and left me feeling unsatisfied. Overall, I was highly disappointed with this film and do not understand the positive reviews it has received.

3. Joey28 - 2.5 stars

"Witchcraft Panic in Salem" had potential, but it failed to live up to it. The pacing was slow, and there were too many unnecessary subplots that distracted from the main story. While Winona Ryder's performance was decent, the overall execution of the film left much to be desired. The use of special effects felt cheap and cheesy, which took away from the intended atmosphere. I was left feeling unimpressed and let down by this supposed horror film.

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