The phrase "Target for Witch" refers to an individual or group that becomes the subject of suspicion, accusation, or persecution, often due to a social or political context characterized by fear, misinformation, and intolerance. This concept has historical roots dating back to the medieval period when witch hunts were prevalent in Europe and North America. During the witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries, primarily targeted at women, thousands of innocent people were accused of practicing witchcraft and subsequently executed or imprisoned. These trials were driven by superstition, religious fervor, and a general atmosphere of fear, where even the slightest deviation from societal norms could lead to suspicion. The targets of witch hunts were often individuals who were considered outsiders, such as herbalists, midwives, or individuals who had different religious beliefs. The presence of a strong social stigma against these groups, coupled with a lack of understanding of natural phenomena, contributed to their vulnerability and susceptibility to persecution.
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Since then, she s expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee. Since then, she s expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.
The presence of a strong social stigma against these groups, coupled with a lack of understanding of natural phenomena, contributed to their vulnerability and susceptibility to persecution. In addition to these historical instances, the concept of the "target for witch" can also be applied to contemporary times. In modern contexts, targets for witch hunts can include individuals or communities who are seen as a threat or scapegoat for social, economic, or political problems.
Goodbye, "witch's house"
At the time, I knew little about the house, other than it was a lakeside cottage in Fox Point with a yard surrounded by barbed wire and packed with whimsical and spooky sculpture.
I would later find out about (and fall in love with) the creator of the art, Mary Nohl, who lived there until her death in 2001.
At some point, I stopped calling the funky cottage "the witch’s house" and, instead, referred to it as "Mary Nohl’s house." Nonetheless, I was honored to be a part of Joe Skow's 2012, 20-minute documentary "Pilgrimage To the Witch's House."
News emerged today that the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, which owns the home and its contents, will dismantle the house this summer and rebuild it in the Sheboygan area.
Both through word of mouth and personal experience, I learned that the neighbors were not fans of the house because of the traffic it drew to the suburban, residential neighborhood.
Hence, it’s no surprise that these neighbors were uninterested in agreeing to the zoning changes required to open the house to the public.
On one level, I get the opposition. The house is in a residential area. It’s on a dead end street. There isn’t a lot of room for cars and traffic.
But that doesn’t mean I like it. Or that I agree with it.
This is more than a house – it is a museum of one woman’s life work – and it is extremely rare to have objects displayed in the place where they were originally created. Being thus displayed creates an unmatchable energy linking the art to its environment.
This was part of the Hamilton Wood Type & Print Museum's heartbreak when forced to leave its space last year.
If the house could stay intact and be zoned so that it could open as a museum, there would be finite hours of operation and designated parking. This would eliminate a large portion of drive-by traffic because it would remove the mystique. The barbed wire surrounding the premises and the fact it was off-limits was very much a part of the appeal.
If suddenly the Mary Nohl house were open to the public, it would become more what it should be: an artistic tribute to the incredible work of a Wisconsin artist and not a Halloween-time attraction.
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Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.
Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.
This is more than a house – it is a museum of one woman’s life work – and it is extremely rare to have objects displayed in the place where they were originally created. Being thus displayed creates an unmatchable energy linking the art to its environment.
This can manifest in various forms such as hate crimes, discrimination, or online harassment. Instances of witch hunts can be seen in cases where certain minority groups, political dissidents, or individuals who hold unpopular views are ostracized, intimidated, or persecuted by larger society. The targeting often arises from a combination of fear, ignorance, and the desire to maintain the status quo. It is crucial to recognize and address the dangerous consequences of witch hunts. Innocent lives are destroyed, communities are divided, and progress is hindered when fear and prejudice guide public sentiment. Education, empathy, and critical thinking are essential tools to combat such patterns of behavior and foster a more inclusive and tolerant society..
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